Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, sodium salt |
Synonym(s) |
Sodium 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate;Oxopentanoate, 4-methyl-2-oxo-, sodium salt;Sodium 4-methyl-2-ketopentanoate;Valeric acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo, sodium salt |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Sodium 4-methyl-2-oxovalerate |
JECFA number |
633.1 |
CAS number |
4502-00-5 |
FEMA number |
3871 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
08.052 |
Molecular weight |
152.1 |
Chemical formula |
C6H9NaO3 |
Physical form/odour |
White powder; slight fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
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