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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 3-Nonen-2-one
Synonym(s) Methyl heptenyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Non-3-en-2-one
JECFA number 1136
CAS number 14309-57-0
FEMA number 3955
COE number 11163
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 140.23
Chemical formula C9H16O
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; fruity-berry
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 198°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.443-1.452
Specific gravity 0.843-0.846
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