Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
n-Amyl heptanoate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Pentyl heptanoate |
JECFA number |
170 |
CAS number |
7493-82-5 |
FEMA number |
2073 |
COE number |
370 |
FLAVIS number |
09.098 |
Molecular weight |
200.32 |
Chemical formula |
C12H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity, unripe banana odour |
Solubility |
soluble in most organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
240-245° |
Assay min % |
93% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.422-1.426 |
Specific gravity |
0.859-0.863 |
Other requirements |
SC: amyl 2-methylhexanoate |
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