Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methylheptanoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
alpha-Methylheptanoic acid;2-Methyloenanthic acid;Methylamylacetic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methylheptanoic acid |
JECFA number |
1212 |
CAS number |
1188-02-9 |
FEMA number |
2706 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
08.047 |
Molecular weight |
144.21 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless oily liquid, solidifies in the cold to colourless or white scaly crystals; fatty, sour, rancid-like aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
121-122° (13 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.420-1.427 |
Specific gravity |
0.899-0.905 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |

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