Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl nonanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Ethyl pelargonate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl nonanoate |
JECFA number |
34 |
CAS number |
123-29-5 |
FEMA number |
2447 |
COE number |
388 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
186.29 |
Chemical formula |
C11H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid with a fatty, fruity brandy-like odour |
Solubility |
Soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1ml in 10ml 70% ethanol |
Boiling point (°C) |
229° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.420-1.424 |
Specific gravity |
0.863-0.867 |
Other requirements |
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