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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring (Z,Z)-3,6-Nonadien-1-ol
Synonym(s) cis,cis-3,6-Nonadien-1-ol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (Z,Z)-3,6-Nonadienol
JECFA number 1283
CAS number 53046-97-2
FEMA number 3885
COE number
FLAVIS number 02.189
Molecular weight 140.23
Chemical formula C9H16O
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; strong, fatty, green cucumber aroma
Solubility slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 70° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.462-1.469
Specific gravity 0.863-0.871
Other requirements 1% E,Z isomer; 1% Z,E isomer; 0.5% E,E isomer
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