Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Isopropenyl acetate
Synonym(s)	Butyric acid, 1-pentylallyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-Propen-2-ol acetate
JECFA number	1835
CAS number	108-22-5
FEMA number	4152
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.822
Molecular weight	100.12
Chemical formula	C5H8O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Winey ethereal aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	94-95°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.397-1.403
Specific gravity	0.917-0.923
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum