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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring (E)-2-Nonen-4-one
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
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