Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isobutyl hexanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Isobutyl caproate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methylpropyl hexanoate |
JECFA number |
166 |
CAS number |
105-79-3 |
FEMA number |
2202 |
COE number |
314 |
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Molecular weight |
172.27 |
Chemical formula |
C10H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
clear, colourless to yellowish liquid with a fruity, cocoa odour |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 2 ml 80% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
200° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.410-1.418 |
Specific gravity |
0.854-0.858 |
Other requirements |
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