Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E,Z)-2,6-Nonadien-1-ol acetate
Synonym(s)	trans-2-cis-6-Nonadien-1-yl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E,6Z)-Nona-2,6-dienyl acetate
JECFA number	1188
CAS number	68555-65-7
FEMA number	3952
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	182.26
Chemical formula	C11H18O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; violet leaf, spicy cucumber aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	75° (15 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.449-1.459
Specific gravity	0.897-0.907
Other requirements
ID Test	IR NMR
Spectrum