Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Propyl heptanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Propyl heptoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Propyl heptanoate |
JECFA number |
168 |
CAS number |
7778-87-2 |
FEMA number |
2948 |
COE number |
367 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
172.27 |
Chemical formula |
C10H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with an ethereal odour |
Solubility |
soluble in most organic solvents; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
206-208° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.4160-1.41894 |
Specific gravity |
0.85705 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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