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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Isoamyl 2-methylbutyrate |
| Synonym(s) |
Isoamyl 2-methyl butanoate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-Methylbutyl 2-methylbutanoate |
| JECFA number |
51 |
| CAS number |
27625-35-0 |
| FEMA number |
3505 |
| COE number |
10721 |
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| Molecular weight |
172.27 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H20O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a fruity odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in ethanol and oil, insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
70-71° (8 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.4124 |
| Specific gravity |
0.852-0.861 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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