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Flavouring Methyl 2-nonynoate
Synonym(s) Methyl octine carbonate
Methyl octyne carbonate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Methyl 2-nonynoate
JECFA number 1356
CAS number 111-80-8  
FEMA number 2726
COE number -
FLAVIS number 09.156  
Molecular weight 168.24 
Chemical formula C10H16O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless oily liquid; Peach, violet aroma 
Solubility Soluble in oils; Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 121-122° (20 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.445-1.451
Specific gravity 0.913-0.916
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1356.gif



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