Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isoamyl pyruvate |
Synonym(s) |
Isopentyl pyruvate;Isoamyl pyroracemate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3-Methylbutyl 2-oxopropanoate |
JECFA number |
939 |
CAS number |
7779-72-8 |
FEMA number |
2083 |
COE number |
431 |
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Molecular weight |
158.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O3 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a fresh, caramel-rum odour with fruity-floral undertone |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
185° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.417-1.424 |
Specific gravity |
0.972-0.980 |
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