Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl valerate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl pentanoate |
JECFA number |
159 |
CAS number |
624-24-8 |
FEMA number |
2752 |
COE number |
588 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
116.16 |
Chemical formula |
C6H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow, mobile liquid with a green, apple, pineapple odour |
Solubility |
soluble in propylene glycol, alcohol, most fixed oils; very slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
126-127° |
Assay min % |
98.05 |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.393-1.399 |
Specific gravity |
0.883-0.895 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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