Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	trans-2-Nonenyl acetate
Synonym(s)	(E)-non-2-enyl acetate;(E)-nonen-1-ol acetate;trans-2-nonen-1-yl acetate;(E)-2-nonenyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	[(E)-Non-2-enyl] acetate
JECFA number	2163
CAS number	30418-89-4
FEMA number	4552
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	184.28
Chemical formula	C11H20O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless clear liquid; fruity waxy citrus aroma
Solubility	Very slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	236-237º
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.425-1.445
Specific gravity	0.870-0.890
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum