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Flavouring Allyl nonanoate
Synonym(s) Allyl pelargonate
Latest JECFA evaluation 1996 (Session 46)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Propenyl nonanoate
JECFA number 6
CAS number 7493-72-3  
FEMA number 2036
COE number 390
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 198.31 
Chemical formula C12H22O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless oily liquid with a fruital cognac/pineapple odour 
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in essential oils, flavour chemicals, and ethanol 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 241-242°
Assay min % 96.5
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.430 - 1.436
Specific gravity 0.872 - 0.880
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/6.gif



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