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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanol |
| Synonym(s) |
Diisobutyl carbinol |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl heptanol |
| JECFA number |
303 |
| CAS number |
108-82-7 |
| FEMA number |
3140 |
| COE number |
11719 |
| FLAVIS number |
02.081 |
| Molecular weight |
144.26 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H20O |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether |
| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
178° |
| Assay min % |
90% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.422-1.424 |
| Specific gravity |
0.809-0.815 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
SC: 2-heptanol |
| ID Test |
IR |
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