Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isoamyl nonanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Isoamyl nonylate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Methylbutyl nonanoate |
JECFA number |
48 |
CAS number |
7779-70-6 |
FEMA number |
2078 |
COE number |
391 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
228.37 |
Chemical formula |
C14H28O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless oily liquid with a nutty, oily, apricot-like odour |
Solubility |
Soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
260-265° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.427-1.431 |
Specific gravity |
0.86 |
Other requirements |
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