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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 8-Nonen-2-one
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 8-Nonen-2-one
JECFA number 1851
CAS number 5009-32-5
FEMA number 4408
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 140.22
Chemical formula C9H16O
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 91.5-93° (26 mm Hg)
Assay min % 99%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.436-1.437
Specific gravity 0.853-0.855
Other requirements
ID Test MS
Spectrum