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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring (E,Z)-2,6-Nonadien-1-ol acetate
Synonym(s) trans-2-cis-6-Nonadien-1-yl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (2E,6Z)-Nona-2,6-dienyl acetate
JECFA number 1188
CAS number 68555-65-7
FEMA number 3952
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Molecular weight 182.26
Chemical formula C11H18O2
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; violet leaf, spicy cucumber aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 75° (15 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.449-1.459
Specific gravity 0.897-0.907
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