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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Propyleneglycol dipropionate |
| Synonym(s) |
1,2-Propanediol, dipropanoate;1,2-Propanediol, dipropionate;Propionic acid, propylene ester |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
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| Chemical name |
propane-1,2-diyl dipropionate |
| JECFA number |
1978 |
| CAS number |
10108-80-2 |
| FEMA number |
4465 |
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| Molecular weight |
188.22 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H16O4 |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Mild winey-fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
228-230° |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.415-1.421 |
| Specific gravity |
1.009-1.015 (20°) |
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| ID Test |
HNMR MS |
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