Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-2-Nonen-4-one
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(E)-2-Nonen-4-one
JECFA number	1844
CAS number	27743-70-0
FEMA number	4301
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	140.22
Chemical formula	C9H16O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless or pale yellow liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	89-91°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.443-1.449
Specific gravity	0.855-0.859
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum