Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Propyleneglycol dibutyrate
Synonym(s)	1,2-Propanediol dibutyrate;Bibutyryl 1,2-propyleneglycol;Butyric acid, propylene ester;Butanoic acid, 1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	propane-1,2-diyl dibutyrate
JECFA number	1980
CAS number	50980-84-2
FEMA number	4466
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	216.27
Chemical formula	C11H20O4
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Mild sweet fruity slightly buttery aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	266-268°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.420-1.426
Specific gravity	0.977-0.982 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR MS
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