Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
n-Amyl octanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Amyl caprylate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Pentyl octanoate |
JECFA number |
174 |
CAS number |
638-25-5 |
FEMA number |
2079 |
COE number |
393 |
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Molecular weight |
214.35 |
Chemical formula |
C13H26O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a fruity, orris odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; slightly soluble in propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerol, water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 7 ml 80% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
260° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.425-1.429 |
Specific gravity |
0.855-0.8562 |
Other requirements |
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