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Flavouring (+/-)-cis- and trans-4,8-Dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4,8-Dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol
JECFA number 1841
CAS number 67845-50-5  
FEMA number 4102
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 168.28 
Chemical formula C11H20O  
Physical form/odour Clear colourless liquid; Green tallowy aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in most non-polar solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 70-72 (2 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.465-1.473
Specific gravity 0.860-0.870
Other requirements -
ID Test HNMR IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1841-hnmr.gif
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1841-ir.gif



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