Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl acetate |
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 acetate |
JECFA number |
125 |
CAS number |
79-20-9 |
FEMA number |
2676 |
COE number |
213 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
74.08 |
Chemical formula |
C3H6O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a pleasant, fruity odour |
Solubility |
miscible with alcohol, ether; soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 10ml 50% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
56.9-57.5° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.358-1.363 |
Specific gravity |
0.927-0.932 |
Other requirements |
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