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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone |
| Synonym(s) |
Diisobutyl ketone |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2,6-Dimethylheptan-4-one |
| JECFA number |
302 |
| CAS number |
108-83-8 |
| FEMA number |
3537 |
| COE number |
11914 |
| FLAVIS number |
07.122 |
| Molecular weight |
142.24 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H18O |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless, oily liquid with a fruity and sweet or menthol-like odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
169° |
| Assay min % |
80% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.410-1.416 |
| Specific gravity |
0.808 |
| Other requirements |
SC: 4,6-dimethyl-2-heptanone |
| ID Test |
IR |
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