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Flavouring 3-Nonen-2-one
Synonym(s) Methyl heptenyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Non-3-en-2-one
JECFA number 1136
CAS number 14309-57-0  
FEMA number 3955
COE number 11163
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 140.23 
Chemical formula C9H16O  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; fruity-berry 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in fats 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 198°
Assay min % 95
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.443-1.452
Specific gravity 0.843-0.846
Other requirements -
ID Test MS IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1136.gif



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