Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
n-Amyl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Pentyl butanoate |
JECFA number |
152 |
CAS number |
540-18-1 |
FEMA number |
2059 |
COE number |
270 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
158.23 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
185-186° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.409-1.414 |
Specific gravity |
0.863-0.866 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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