Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Acetoin propyleneglycol ketal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-(2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)ethanol
JECFA number	2033
CAS number	94089-23-3
FEMA number	4532
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	146.18
Chemical formula	C7H14O3
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow viscous liquid; Fatty buttery aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	75-77° (25 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.430-1.438
Specific gravity	1.034-1.042 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum