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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring (+/-)Nonan-3-yl acetate
Synonym(s) 3-Nonanol acetate;Non-3-yl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-Ethylheptyl acetate
JECFA number 1145
CAS number 60826-15-5
FEMA number 4007
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Molecular weight 186.3
Chemical formula C11H22O2
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; herbaceous fruity warm ethereal odour
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in fats and non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 225°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.416-1.423
Specific gravity 0.854-0.864
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