Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Decanal propyleneglycol acetal
Synonym(s)	2-Nonyl-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4-Methyl-2-nonyl-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number	1744
CAS number	1286359
FEMA number	4364
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	214.35
Chemical formula	C13H26O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Green, floral aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	270-271°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.433-1.439
Specific gravity	0.881-0.887
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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