Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Methylpentanoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Methylpentanoic acid |
JECFA number |
264 |
CAS number |
646-07-1 |
FEMA number |
3463 |
COE number |
10150 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
116.16 |
Chemical formula |
C6H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a sour, penetrating odour |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
199-201° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.412-1.417 |
Specific gravity |
0.919-0.926 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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