Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,4-Dimethyl-4-nonanol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2,4-Dimethyl-4-nonanol
JECFA number	1850
CAS number	74356-31-3
FEMA number	4407
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	172.31
Chemical formula	C11H24O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	211-213°
Assay min %	84%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.439-1.447
Specific gravity	0.821-0.827
Other requirements	SC: 2,6,8-Trimethyl-6-hydroxy-4-nonanone (6.6%); cis-2,6,8-Trimethyl-5-nonen-4-one (6.5%); trans-2,6,8-Trimethyl-5-nonen-4-one (2.6%)
ID Test	MS
Spectrum