Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Octyl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Butyric acid, 1-ethylhexyl ester;Butanoic acid, 1-ethylhexyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
octan-3-yl butyrate |
JECFA number |
2073 |
CAS number |
20286-45-7 |
FEMA number |
4402 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
200.32 |
Chemical formula |
C12H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Green herbaceous odour |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water; soluble in fats and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
243-245° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.420-1.425 |
Specific gravity |
0.858-0.863 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR MS |
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