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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Methylheptan-3-one |
| Synonym(s) |
3-Heptanone;2-Methylbutyl isopropyl ketone |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Methylheptan-3-one |
| JECFA number |
1156 |
| CAS number |
13019-20-0 |
| FEMA number |
4000 |
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| Molecular weight |
128.2 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H16O |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
158-160° |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.408-1.413 |
| Specific gravity |
0.811-0.821 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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