Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Nonyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Nonyl acetate |
JECFA number |
131 |
CAS number |
143-13-5 |
FEMA number |
2788 |
COE number |
198 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
186.29 |
Chemical formula |
C11H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a floral, fruity odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, ether; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 6 ml 70% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
208-212° |
Assay min % |
97.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.422-1.426 |
Specific gravity |
0.864-0.868 |
Other requirements |
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