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Flavouring Nonyl acetate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Nonyl acetate
JECFA number 131
CAS number 143-13-5  
FEMA number 2788
COE number 198
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 186.29 
Chemical formula C11H22O2  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid with a floral, fruity odour 
Solubility soluble in alcohol, ether; insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 6 ml 70% alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 208-212°
Assay min % 97.0
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.422-1.426
Specific gravity 0.864-0.868
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/131.gif



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