Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isobutyl formate |
Synonym(s) |
Tetryl formate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methylpropyl formate |
JECFA number |
124 |
CAS number |
542-55-2 |
FEMA number |
2197 |
COE number |
502 |
FLAVIS number |
09.164 |
Molecular weight |
102.13 |
Chemical formula |
C5H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity, ethereal odour |
Solubility |
miscible with alcohol, ether; soluble in organic solvents; slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
97-98.2° |
Assay min % |
94% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.383-1.390 |
Specific gravity |
0.876-0.886 |
Other requirements |
SC: isobutyl alcohol |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |

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