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Flavouring (E,Z)-Methyl 2-nonenoate
Synonym(s) Neofollione
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Nonenoic acid, methyl ester
JECFA number 1813
CAS number 111-79-5  
FEMA number 2725
COE number 2099
FLAVIS number 09.234  
Molecular weight 170.25 
Chemical formula C10H18O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless or light-yellow liquid; Green, violet aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 114-115 (21 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.440-1.447
Specific gravity 0.893-0.900 (20°)
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1813-nmr.gif



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