Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Acetoxy-3-butanone |
Synonym(s) |
Acetoin acetate;Butan-3-one-2-yl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Methyl-2-oxopropyl acetate |
JECFA number |
406 |
CAS number |
4906-24-5 |
FEMA number |
3526 |
COE number |
608 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
130.14 |
Chemical formula |
C6H10O3 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid |
Solubility |
soluble in ethanol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
74-75° (20 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.410-1.416 |
Specific gravity |
0.990-1.010 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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