Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Methylbutyraldehyde |
Synonym(s) |
Isovaleraldehyde |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Methylbutanal |
JECFA number |
258 |
CAS number |
590-86-3 |
FEMA number |
2692 |
COE number |
94 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
86.13 |
Chemical formula |
C5H10O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to yellow liquid with a fruity, fatty, animal, almond odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
92-93° |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
15 |
Refractive index |
1.387-1.408 |
Specific gravity |
0.795-0.815 (20°/20°) |
Other requirements |
Melting Pt.: - 51°C |
ID Test |
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