Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,4-Nonadienal |
Synonym(s) |
trans,trans-2,4-Nonadienal |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
(2E,4E)-Nona-2.4-dienal |
JECFA number |
1185 |
CAS number |
1771490 |
FEMA number |
3212 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
05.071 |
Molecular weight |
138.21 |
Chemical formula |
C9H14O |
Physical form/odour |
Slightly yellow liquid; strong, fatty, floral |
Solubility |
soluble in fixed oils; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
97° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
89% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.522-1.525 |
Specific gravity |
0.850-0.870 |
Other requirements |
SC: 2,4-nonadien-1-ol, 2-nonen-1-ol |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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