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Flavouring (Z,Z)-3,6-Nonadien-1-ol
Synonym(s) cis,cis-3,6-Nonadien-1-ol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (Z,Z)-3,6-Nonadienol
JECFA number 1283
CAS number 53046-97-2  
FEMA number 3885
COE number -
FLAVIS number 02.189  
Molecular weight 140.23 
Chemical formula C9H16O  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; strong, fatty, green cucumber aroma 
Solubility slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 70° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.462-1.469
Specific gravity 0.863-0.871
Other requirements 1% E,Z isomer; 1% Z,E isomer; 0.5% E,E isomer
ID Test NMR IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1283.gif



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