Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)-2,4,8-Trimethyl-7-nonen-2-ol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,4,8-Trimethyl-7-nonen-2-ol
JECFA number	1644
CAS number	437770-28-0
FEMA number	4212
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	184.32
Chemical formula	C12H24O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	60-70° (1-2 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.448-1.455
Specific gravity	0.846-0.853
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum