Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)-cis- and trans-4,8-Dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4,8-Dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol
JECFA number	1841
CAS number	67845-50-5
FEMA number	4102
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	168.28
Chemical formula	C11H20O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Green tallowy aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in most non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	70-72° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.465-1.473
Specific gravity	0.860-0.870
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum