Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Butyl beta-naphthyl ether |
Synonym(s) |
beta-naphthol butyl ether |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Butoxynaphthalene |
JECFA number |
2141 |
CAS number |
10484-56-7 |
FEMA number |
4634 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
200.28 |
Chemical formula |
C14H16O |
Physical form/odour |
White crystalline powder; sweet fruity floral berry aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Soluble in non-polar organic solvents and fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Slightly soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
m.p.=31-33º |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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