Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Nonanal propyleneglycol acetal
Synonym(s)	2-Octyl-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4-Methyl-2-octyl-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number	1743
CAS number	68391-39-9
FEMA number	4373
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	200.32
Chemical formula	C12H24O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	253-254°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.430-1.436
Specific gravity	0.884-0.889
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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