Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Butyl formate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Butyl formate |
JECFA number |
118 |
CAS number |
592-84-7 |
FEMA number |
2196 |
COE number |
501 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
102.13 |
Chemical formula |
C5H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity, plum-like odour |
Solubility |
miscible with alcohol, ether, most organic solvents; slightly soluble inwater |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
106.8° |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.380-1.400 |
Specific gravity |
0.877-0.903 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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