Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Ammonium isovalerate
Synonym(s)	Isovaleric acid, ammonium salt
Latest JECFA evaluation	2016 (Session 82)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Ammonium 3-methylbutyrate
JECFA number	1203
CAS number	7563-33-9
FEMA number	2054
COE number
FLAVIS number	16.001
Molecular weight	323.43
Chemical formula	C15H33O6N
Physical form/odour	Deliquescent colourless crystals; sharp, cheesy, yet somewhat sweet aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water, oils
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	3
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 65-68°
ID Test	NMR
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