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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Flavouring
4-Aminobutyric acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation
2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
4-Aminobutyric acid
JECFA number
1771
CAS number
56-12-2
FEMA number
4288
COE number
FLAVIS number
17.055
Molecular weight
103.12
Chemical formula
C4H9NO2
Physical form/odour
White, powdery solid; Savoury, meat-like aroma
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in many non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol
Insoluble
Boiling point (°C)
NA
Assay min %
99%
Acid value max
Refractive index
NA
Specific gravity
NA
Other requirements
mp = 200-202°
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