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Flavouring Isoamyl nonanoate
Synonym(s) Isoamyl nonylate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Methylbutyl nonanoate
JECFA number 48
CAS number 7779-70-6  
FEMA number 2078
COE number 391
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 228.37 
Chemical formula C14H28O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless oily liquid with a nutty, oily, apricot-like odour 
Solubility Soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 260°-265°
Assay min % 96%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.427-1.431
Specific gravity 0.86
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/48.gif



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