Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Nonyl isovalerate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Nonyl 3-methylbutanoate
JECFA number	201
CAS number	7786-47-2
FEMA number	2791
COE number	447
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	228.37
Chemical formula	C14H28O2
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid/apple-hazelnut, citrus odour
Solubility	soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	264°
Assay min %	97.0%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.427-1.430
Specific gravity	0.853-0.859
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum