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Flavouring 1,3-Nonanediol acetate (mixed esters)
Synonym(s) 3-Hexyl-1,3-propanediol acetate, mixed esters
Nonane diacetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Mixture of 3-Acetoxynonyl acetate, 3-Hydroxynonyl acetate and 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)heptyl acetate
JECFA number 605
CAS number 1322-17-4  
FEMA number 2783
COE number 2075
FLAVIS number 09.225  
Molecular weight -
Chemical formula C11H22O3  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow, slightly oily liquid with floral odour similar to jasmine 
Solubility slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils 
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 275-276
Assay min % 95 (total of 2 monoesters and diester)
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.441-1.453
Specific gravity 0.964-0.978
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/605.gif



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