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Flavouring 2,6-Nonadien-1-ol
Synonym(s) Cucumber alcohol
trans-2-cis-6-Nonadien-1-ol
Nonadienol
Violet leaf alcohol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (2E,6Z)-Nona-2,6-dienol
JECFA number 1184
CAS number 7786-44-9  
FEMA number 2780
COE number -
FLAVIS number 02.049  
Molecular weight 140.23 
Chemical formula C9H16O  
Physical form/odour White to yellowish liquid; powerful, green, vegetable 
Solubility Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 196°
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.463-1.465
Specific gravity 0.860-0.880
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1184.gif



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