Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
cis-6-Nonenal |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
(Z)-Non-6-en-1-al |
JECFA number |
325 |
CAS number |
2277-19-2 |
FEMA number |
3580 |
COE number |
661 |
FLAVIS number |
05.059 |
Molecular weight |
140.23 |
Chemical formula |
C9H16O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a melon-like odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, essential oils; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
86° (11 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
90% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.438-1.445 |
Specific gravity |
0.843-0.855 (20°) |
Other requirements |
SC: trans-6-nonenal |
ID Test |
IR, MS |
Spectrum |
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