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Flavouring 2,4-Nonadienal
Synonym(s) trans,trans-2,4-Nonadienal
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (2E,4E)-Nona-2.4-dienal
JECFA number 1185
CAS number 6750-03-4  
FEMA number 3212
COE number -
FLAVIS number 05.071  
Molecular weight 138.21 
Chemical formula C9H14O  
Physical form/odour Slightly yellow liquid; strong, fatty, floral 
Solubility soluble in fixed oils; Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 97° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min % 89
Acid value max 2
Refractive index 1.522-1.525
Specific gravity 0.850-0.870
Other requirements SC: 2,4-nonadien-1-ol, 2-nonen-1-ol
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1185.gif



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