Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl heptanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl heptoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl heptanoate |
JECFA number |
167 |
CAS number |
106-73-0 |
FEMA number |
2705 |
COE number |
368 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
144.21 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a fruity, orris odour |
Solubility |
soluble in organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
173.8° |
Assay min % |
99.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.4114-1.41334 |
Specific gravity |
0.87115 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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