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Nonyl acetate

≥97%, FCC

Synonym(s):

N-Nonyl acetate, Acetate C-9, Nonanol acetate, Pelargonyl acetate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CO2(CH2)8CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
186.29
FEMA Number:
2788
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
198
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.008
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.424 (lit.)

bp

212 °C (lit.)

density

0.864 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; fruity; waxy; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCOC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C11H22O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-13-11(2)12/h3-10H2,1-2H3

InChI key

GJQIMXVRFNLMTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Nonyl acetate is one of the key volatile flavor compounds of citrus fruits, mainly orange and lemon.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

210.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

99.00 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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