Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(Z,Z)-3,6-Nonadien-1-ol
Synonym(s)	cis,cis-3,6-Nonadien-1-ol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(Z,Z)-3,6-Nonadienol
JECFA number	1283
CAS number	53046-97-2
FEMA number	3885
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.189
Molecular weight	140.23
Chemical formula	C9H16O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; strong, fatty, green cucumber aroma
Solubility	slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	70° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.462-1.469
Specific gravity	0.863-0.871
Other requirements	1% E,Z isomer; 1% Z,E isomer; 0.5% E,E isomer
ID Test	NMR IR
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