Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Acetic acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Acetic acid
JECFA number	81
CAS number	64-19-7
FEMA number	2006
COE number	2
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	60.05
Chemical formula	C2H4O2
Physical form/odour	clear, colourless liquid/pungent odour
Solubility	miscible with water, alcohol, and glycerrin
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	118°
Assay min %	99.5%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.366-1.377
Specific gravity	1.049
Other requirements	Heavy Metals: < 10 mg/kg; Nonvolatile Res.: < 0.005%; Readily Oxid. Sub.: Passes test; Solidification Pt.: > 15.6°
ID Test	IR
Spectrum