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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 2-Nonanone propyleneglycol acetal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-heptyl-2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number 2076
CAS number 165191-91-3
FEMA number 4399
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 200.32
Chemical formula C12H24O2
Physical form/odour Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Fruity, floral, fatty, herbaceous odour 
Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water; soluble in fats and oils
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 104-105° (11 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.430-1.435
Specific gravity 0.882-0.888 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test MS
Spectrum