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Flavouring (+/-)Nonan-3-yl acetate
Synonym(s) Non-3-yl acetate
3-Nonanol acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-Ethylheptyl acetate
JECFA number 1145
CAS number 60826-15-5  
FEMA number 4007
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 186.3 
Chemical formula C11H22O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; herbaceous fruity warm ethereal odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in fats and non-polar solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 225°
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.416-1.423
Specific gravity 0.854-0.864
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1145.gif



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