Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isopropyl isobutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Isopropyl 2-methyl propanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isopropyl 2-methylpropanoate |
JECFA number |
309 |
CAS number |
617-50-5 |
FEMA number |
2937 |
COE number |
290 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
130.18 |
Chemical formula |
C7H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
121° |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.394-1.399 |
Specific gravity |
0.845-0.850 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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