Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,3,4-Trimethyl-3-pentanol
Synonym(s)	Diisopropyl methyl carbinol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,3,4-Trimethyl-3-pentanol
JECFA number	1643
CAS number	3054-92-0
FEMA number	3903
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.245
Molecular weight	130.23
Chemical formula	C8H18O
Physical form/odour	Clear liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in heptane; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	156-157°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.433-1.438
Specific gravity	0.846-0.850
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum