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Flavouring (E,Z)-2,6-Nonadien-1-ol acetate
Synonym(s) trans-2-cis-6-Nonadien-1-yl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (2E,6Z)-Nona-2,6-dienyl acetate
JECFA number 1188
CAS number 68555-65-7  
FEMA number 3952
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 182.26 
Chemical formula C11H18O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; violet leaf, spicy cucumber aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in fat 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 75° (15 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.449-1.459
Specific gravity 0.897-0.907
Other requirements -
ID Test IR NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1188.gif



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