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Flavouring	(+/-)-cis and trans-4,8-Dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-yl acetate
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	4,8-Dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol acetate
JECFA number	1847
CAS number	91418-25-6
FEMA number	4103
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	210.31
Chemical formula	C₁₃H₂₂O₂
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Green spicy aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in most non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	75-83 (2 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.451-1.459
Specific gravity	0.890-0.900
Other requirements	-
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1847-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1847-ir.gif

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