Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(R)-N-(1-Methoxy-4-methylpentan-2-yl)-3,4-dimethylbenzamide
Synonym(s)	Benzamide, N-[(1R)-1-(methoxymethyl)-3-methylbutyl]-3,4- dimethyl-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2016 (Session 82)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	N-[(2R)-1-methoxy-4-methylpentan-2-yl]-3,4-dimethylbenzamide
JECFA number	2226
CAS number	851669-60-8
FEMA number	4751
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	263.38
Chemical formula	C16H25NO2
Physical form/odour	White solid / Slightly milky to faint savory aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	>95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 62-64º
ID Test	IR CNMR HNMR
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