Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)Nonan-3-yl acetate
Synonym(s)	3-Nonanol acetate;Non-3-yl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-Ethylheptyl acetate
JECFA number	1145
CAS number	60826-15-5
FEMA number	4007
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	186.3
Chemical formula	C11H22O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; herbaceous fruity warm ethereal odour
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in fats and non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	225°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.416-1.423
Specific gravity	0.854-0.864
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum