Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methyl-4-pentenoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methylpent-4-enoate |
JECFA number |
355 |
CAS number |
1575-74-2 |
FEMA number |
3511 |
COE number |
10148 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
114.15 |
Chemical formula |
C6H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
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Solubility |
slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and most fixed oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
194° |
Assay min % |
99.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.426 |
Specific gravity |
0.92 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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