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Flavouring Nonanal dimethyl acetal
Synonym(s) Pelargonaldehyde dimethyl acetal
Pelargonic aldehyde dimethyl acetal
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,1-Dimethoxynonane
JECFA number 1742
CAS number 18824-63-0  
FEMA number 4367
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 188.31 
Chemical formula C11H24O2  
Physical form/odour Clear, colourless liquid; Fresh, fruity aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 214-215°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.418-1.424
Specific gravity 0.847-0.853
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1742-ms.gif



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