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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Pentanone, 1-hydroxy-4-methyl- |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
1-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one |
| JECFA number |
1952 |
| CAS number |
68113-55-3 |
| FEMA number |
4463 |
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| Molecular weight |
116.16 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless clear liquid; Strong ethereal-fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
221-222° |
| Assay min % |
95% |
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| Refractive index |
1.427-1.433 |
| Specific gravity |
0.952-0.958 (20°) |
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| ID Test |
MS |
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