Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl octanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl caprylate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl octanoate |
JECFA number |
173 |
CAS number |
111-11-5 |
FEMA number |
2728 |
COE number |
398 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
158.24 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow, oily liquid with a winey, fruity, orange odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
194-195° |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.413-1.422 |
Specific gravity |
0.875-0.890 |
Other requirements |
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