Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	cis-3-Nonen-1-ol
Synonym(s)	(Z)-non-3-en-1-ol;(3Z)-nonenol;(Z)-3-nonenol;cis-3-nonenol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(Z)-Non-3-en-1-ol
JECFA number	2177
CAS number	10340-23-5
FEMA number	4412
COE number	10293
FLAVIS number	02.234
Molecular weight	142.24
Chemical formula	C9H18O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; waxy green melon aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	65º (2 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.440-1.460
Specific gravity	0.841-0.849 (20º)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum