Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isoamyl isobutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Isoamyl 2-methyl propanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Methylbutyl 2-methyl propanoate |
JECFA number |
49 |
CAS number |
54791 |
FEMA number |
3507 |
COE number |
294 |
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Molecular weight |
158.24 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Liquid with a fruity apricot, pineapple-like odour |
Solubility |
No information |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
170° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
0.1 |
Refractive index |
1.407 - 1.411 |
Specific gravity |
0.862 - 0.869 at 15° |
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