Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Octyl isobutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Octyl 2-methyl propanoate |
JECFA number |
192 |
CAS number |
109-15-9 |
FEMA number |
2808 |
COE number |
593 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
200.32 |
Chemical formula |
C12H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid/refreshing, herbaceous odour |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
245° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.420-1.425 |
Specific gravity |
0.853-0.858 |
Other requirements |
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