Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Nonanol |
Synonym(s) |
n-Heptyl methyl carbinol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Nonan-2-ol |
JECFA number |
293 |
CAS number |
628-99-9 |
FEMA number |
3315 |
COE number |
11803 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
144.26 |
Chemical formula |
C9H20O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
193-194° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.426-1.432 |
Specific gravity |
0.823-0.847 (20°) |
Other requirements |
Optical Rotation: +8.98° (19°) |
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