Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Octyl isovalerate |
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 3-methylbutanoate |
JECFA number |
200 |
CAS number |
7786-58-5 |
FEMA number |
2814 |
COE number |
446 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
274.35 |
Chemical formula |
C13H26O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid/apple-pineapple odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
245° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.418-1.420 |
Specific gravity |
0.86 (20°/20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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