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Flavouring Nonyl isovalerate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Nonyl 3-methylbutanoate
JECFA number 201
CAS number 7786-47-2  
FEMA number 2791
COE number 447
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 228.37 
Chemical formula C14H28O2  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow liquid/apple-hazelnut, citrus odour 
Solubility soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 264
Assay min % 97.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.427-1.430
Specific gravity 0.853-0.859
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/201.gif



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