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Flavouring 3-Nonanone
Synonym(s) Ethyl hexyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation 1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Nonan-3-one
JECFA number 294
CAS number 925-78-0  
FEMA number 3440
COE number 11160
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 142.24 
Chemical formula C9H18O  
Physical form/odour -
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 190
Assay min % 95.9
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.417-1.423
Specific gravity 0.822-0.828 (20°)
Other requirements Congealing Point: -8°
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/294.gif



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