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Flavouring cis-6-Nonen-1-ol
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (Z)-Non-6-en-1-ol
JECFA number 324
CAS number 35854-86-5  
FEMA number 3465
COE number 10294
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 142.24 
Chemical formula C9H18O  
Physical form/odour white to slightly yellow liquid with a powerful, melon-like odour 
Solubility insoluble in water, soluble in fixed oils 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 85 (5 mmHg)
Assay min % 95.0% (one major isomer)
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.448-1.450
Specific gravity 0.844-0.851
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/324.gif



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