Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Heptanone |
Synonym(s) |
Dipropyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Heptan-4-one |
JECFA number |
287 |
CAS number |
123-19-3 |
FEMA number |
2546 |
COE number |
2034 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
114.19 |
Chemical formula |
C7H14O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a pungent, powerful, ethereal, fruity odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
144-145° |
Assay min % |
99.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.403-1.409 |
Specific gravity |
0.814-0.817 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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