Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isoamyl hexanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Isoamyl caproate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1996 (Session 46) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Methylbutyl hexanoate |
JECFA number |
46 |
CAS number |
2198-61-0 |
FEMA number |
2075 |
COE number |
320 |
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Molecular weight |
186.29 |
Chemical formula |
C11H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid with a fruity odour |
Solubility |
Soluble in ethanol and fixed oils, insoluble in glycerol, propylene glycol and water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1ml in 3ml 80% ethanol |
Boiling point (°C) |
222° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.418 - 1.422 |
Specific gravity |
0.858 - 0.863 |
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