Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone |
Synonym(s) |
Diisobutyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,6-Dimethylheptan-4-one |
JECFA number |
302 |
CAS number |
108-83-8 |
FEMA number |
3537 |
COE number |
11914 |
FLAVIS number |
07.122 |
Molecular weight |
142.24 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless, oily liquid with a fruity and sweet or menthol-like odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
169° |
Assay min % |
80% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.410-1.416 |
Specific gravity |
0.808 |
Other requirements |
SC: 4,6-dimethyl-2-heptanone |
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