Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(+/-)-2,4,8-Trimethyl-7-nonen-2-ol |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
2,4,8-Trimethyl-7-nonen-2-ol |
JECFA number |
1644 |
CAS number |
437770-28-0 |
FEMA number |
4212 |
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Molecular weight |
184.32 |
Chemical formula |
C12H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
60-70° (1-2 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.448-1.455 |
Specific gravity |
0.846-0.853 |
Other requirements |
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