Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Potassium 2-(1'-ethoxy)ethoxypropanoate
Synonym(s)	1-Ethoxyethyl ether of potassium lactate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Potassium 2-(1'-ethoxy)ethoxypropanoate
JECFA number	933
CAS number	100743-68-8
FEMA number	3752
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	200.28
Chemical formula	C7H13O4K
Physical form/odour	deliquesent powder with no odour
Solubility	freely soluble in water, solvents, oils
Solubility in ethanol	slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98% (by acid/base titration)
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR
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