Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Methyl nicotinate
Synonym(s)	Methyl 3-pyridinecarboxylate;3-Carbomethoxypyridine
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Methyl-3-pyridinecarboxylate
JECFA number	1320
CAS number	93-60-7
FEMA number	3709
COE number
FLAVIS number	14.071
Molecular weight	137.14
Chemical formula	C7H7O2N
Physical form/odour	White crystalline solid; Fresh caramelic nutty, mild tobacco aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fat; Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	mp: 38-43°
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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