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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Analytical Methods (Volume 4)
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Flavouring
8-Methylnonanal
Synonym(s)
Isodecanal, Isodecaldehyde
Latest JECFA evaluation
2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
8-Methylnonanal
JECFA number
2239
CAS number
3085-26-5
FEMA number
4803
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight
156.27
Chemical formula
C10H20O
Physical form/odour
Colorless, transparent liquid/Sweet aroma of fruit with green notes
Solubility
very slightly soluble
Solubility in ethanol
Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
196-197 °
Assay min %
>95%
Acid value max
Refractive index
1.4256 - 1.4260
Specific gravity
0.8227 - 0.8231 (20 °)
Other requirements
ID Test
MS, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR
Spectrum