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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 1,3-Nonanediol acetate (mixed esters)
Synonym(s) Nonane diacetate;3-Hexyl-1,3-propanediol acetate, mixed esters
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Mixture of 3-Acetoxynonyl acetate, 3-Hydroxynonyl acetate and 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)heptyl acetate
JECFA number 605
CAS number 1322-17-4
FEMA number 2783
COE number 2075
FLAVIS number 09.225
Molecular weight
Chemical formula C11H22O3
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow, slightly oily liquid with floral odour similar to jasmine
Solubility slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol
Boiling point (°C) 275-276°
Assay min % 95% (total of 2 monoesters and diester)
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.441-1.453
Specific gravity 0.964-0.978
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