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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
(+/-) [R-(E)]-5-Isopropyl-8-methylnona-6,8-dien-2-one |
| Synonym(s) |
Virginione
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
[R-(E)]-8-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-6,8-nonadien-2-one
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| JECFA number |
1840 |
| CAS number |
2278-53-7
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| FEMA number |
4331
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
07.239
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| Molecular weight |
194.35 |
| Chemical formula |
C13H22O
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| Physical form/odour |
Clear yellow liquid; Fruity melon-like aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
237-238 |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.471-1.477 |
| Specific gravity |
0.846-0.852 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1840-ms.gif
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