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Flavouring (E)-5-Nonen-2-one
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (E)-5-Nonen-2-one
JECFA number 1845
CAS number 27039-84-5  
FEMA number 4326
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 140.22 
Chemical formula C9H16O  
Physical form/odour Clear colourless or pale yellow liquid; Fruit reminiscent of berries 
Solubility Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in many non-polar solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 197-198
Assay min % 96
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.433-1.439
Specific gravity 0.835-0.839
Other requirements -
ID Test HNMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1845-hnmr.gif



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