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Diacetyl
Diacetyl (2,3 Butanedione; Dimethyldiketone; Dimethylglyoxal) FEMA 2370 is a yellow to yellow-green liquid. It has a molecular weight of 86.09 and it's molecular formula is C4H6O2. Diacetyl has a minimum purity amount of 95.0%. It's specific gravity is 0.979 - 0.985 and it's refractive index is 1.393 - 1.397. Diacetyl has a butty flavor and can be added to foods and beverages where a butter flavor is desired such as chocolates, cooking oils, and popcorn.
FormulaC4H6O2
FEMA2370
Molecular weight86.09
Refractive index1.393 - 1.397.
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Benzodihydropyrone
Benzodihydropyrone (Dihydrocoumarin) FEMA 2381 is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It's molecular weight is 148.16 and it's molecular formula is C9H8O2. Benzodihydropyrone has a minimum purity amount of 99.0% and a solidification point of 22.0C. It's specific gravity is 1.186 - 1.192 and it's refractive index is 1.555 - 1.559. Benzodihydropyrone has a sweet, creamy, milky, vanilla and coconut flavor to it and is used as a flavoring agent in a variety of food and beverage applications.
Benzyl Butyrate
Benzyl Butyrate FEMA 2140 is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It has a molecular weight of 178.23 and a molecular formula of C11H14O2. Benzyl Butyrate has a minimum purity level of 98.0% and a maximum acid value of 1.0. It has a specific gravity of 1.006 - 1.009 and has a refractive index of 1.492 - 1.496. Benzyl Butyrate is a combination of sweet, fruity, tropical, plum, pear, pineapple, and apricot flavors. It is used as a flavoring agent in a variety of food and beverage applications.
Benzyl Isobutyrate
Benzyl Isobutyrate (Benzyl 2-Methyl Propionate) FEMA 2141 is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It's molecular weight is 178.23 and it's molecular formula is C11H14O2. Benzyl Isobutyrate has a maximum purity level of 97.0% and a maximum acid value of 1.0. It has a specific gravity of 1.00 - 1.005 and a refractive index of 1.488 - 1.492. Benzyl Isobutyrate has a fruity, sweet flavor with ripe berry nuances. It is used to flavor a variety of beverage and food products.
Benzyl Isovalerate
Benzyl Isovalerate (Benzyl 3-Methyl Butyrate) FEMA 2152 is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It has a molecular weight of 192.26 and it's molecular formula is C12H16O2. Benzyl Isovalerate has a minimum purity amount of 98.0% and a maximum acid value of 1.0. It's specific gravity is 0.983 - 0.989 at 25.0C and it's refractive index is 1.486 - 1.490 at 20.0C. Benzyl Isovalerate is a combination of sweet, fruity, balsamic flavors with tropical and dried fruit nuances. It is used as a food flavoring in a variety of foods.
