Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)- and (Z)-2,4,8-Trimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,4,8-Trimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol
JECFA number	1645
CAS number	479547-57-4
FEMA number	4211
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	182.31
Chemical formula	C12H22O
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	70-72° (1.5 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	<1
Refractive index	1.463-1.471
Specific gravity	0.858-0.864
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum