Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,4-Dimethyl-4-nonanol |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,4-Dimethyl-4-nonanol |
JECFA number |
1850 |
CAS number |
74356-31-3 |
FEMA number |
4407 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
172.31 |
Chemical formula |
C11H24O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
211-213° |
Assay min % |
84% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.439-1.447 |
Specific gravity |
0.821-0.827 |
Other requirements |
SC: 2,6,8-Trimethyl-6-hydroxy-4-nonanone (6.6%); cis-2,6,8-Trimethyl-5-nonen-4-one (6.5%); trans-2,6,8-Trimethyl-5-nonen-4-one (2.6%) |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
![](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/jecfa/img/jecfa69/1850-ms.gif)
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