Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Methylbutyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate
Synonym(s)	2-Methylbutyl 3-methyl-2-senecioate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Methylbutyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate
JECFA number	1816
CAS number	97890-13-6
FEMA number	4306
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	170.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Floral fruity aroma
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in triacetin and propylene glycol
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	57-60° (3.5 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.451-1.461
Specific gravity	0.881-0.891
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR MS
Spectrum