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Flavouring 2,6-Nonadien-1-ol
Synonym(s) Nonadienol;Violet leaf alcohol;Cucumber alcohol;trans-2-cis-6-Nonadien-1-ol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (2E,6Z)-Nona-2,6-dienol
JECFA number 1184
CAS number 7786-44-9
FEMA number 2780
COE number
FLAVIS number 02.049
Molecular weight 140.23
Chemical formula C9H16O
Physical form/odour White to yellowish liquid; powerful, green, vegetable
Solubility Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 196°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.463-1.465
Specific gravity 0.860-0.880
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