Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(+/-)Heptan-3-yl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
3-Heptanol acetate;Acetic acid, 3-heptanyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Ethylpentyl acetate |
JECFA number |
1143 |
CAS number |
5921-83-5 |
FEMA number |
3980 |
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Molecular weight |
158.2 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
185° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.406-1.414 |
Specific gravity |
0.858-0.867 |
Other requirements |
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