Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	8-Methylnonanal
Synonym(s)	Isodecanal, Isodecaldehyde
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	8-Methylnonanal
JECFA number	2239
CAS number	3085-26-5
FEMA number	4803
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	156.27
Chemical formula	C10H20O
Physical form/odour	Colorless, transparent liquid/Sweet aroma of fruit with green notes
Solubility	very slightly soluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	196-197 °
Assay min %	>95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.4256 - 1.4260
Specific gravity	0.8227 - 0.8231 (20 °)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR
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