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Flavouring |
1,1-Dimethoxyethane |
Synonym(s) |
Ethylidene dimethyl ether;Acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal;Dimethyl acetal |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
1,1-Dimethoxyethane |
JECFA number |
940 |
CAS number |
534-15-6 |
FEMA number |
3426 |
COE number |
510 |
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Molecular weight |
90.12 |
Chemical formula |
C4H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
volatile colourless liquid with a sharp, green, ethereal odour |
Solubility |
miscible with water, organic solvent, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
64° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.365-1.367 |
Specific gravity |
0.850-0.860 |
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