Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isopropyl myristate |
Synonym(s) |
Isopropyl tetradecanoate;Tetradecanoic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isopropyl tetradecanoate |
JECFA number |
311 |
CAS number |
110-27-0 |
FEMA number |
3556 |
COE number |
386 |
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Molecular weight |
270.46 |
Chemical formula |
C17H34O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow, odourless liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water and glycerol; soluble in alcohol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
192° (22 mmHg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.432 - 1.437 |
Specific gravity |
0.847 - 0.855 |
Other requirements |
Saponification Value: 205-211; Iodine Value: <=1 |
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