FEMA 2791
- CAS NO.:7786-47-2
- Empirical Formula: C14H28O2
- Molecular Weight: 228.37
- MDL number: MFCD00672796
- EINECS: 232-098-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-06-26 14:25:40
What is FEMA 2791?
Description
Nonyl isovalerate has a heavy fruit odor (apple-hazelnut with citrus notes) and a sweet, warm, floral taste. May be synthesized by esterification of n-nonanol with isovaleric acid.
Chemical properties
Nonyl isovalerate has a heavy fruit odor (apple–hazelnut with citrus notes) and a sweet, warm, floral taste.
Occurrence
Reported found in rue (Ruta graveolens L.)
The Uses of FEMA 2791
Nonyl isovalerate is used in flavour compositions as a modifier in imitation Apple (interesting for Sherbet Ice flavour), Orange and Hazelnut flavours, and Tobacco flavours. It lends a very natural earthy-oily sweetness to Nut compositions, and this effect should be considered in perfumery, too. Concentration in finished flavoured products is normally as low as 0.5 to 2 ppm.
Preparation
By esterification of n-nonanol with isovaleric acid.
Definition
ChEBI: Nonyl isovalerate is a carboxylic ester.
Properties of FEMA 2791
Melting point: | -37.3°C (estimate) |
Boiling point: | 270.19°C (estimate) |
Density | 0.8580 (estimate) |
refractive index | 1.4036 (estimate) |
FEMA | 2791 | NONYL ISOVALERATE |
solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. |
form | Colorless liquid. |
Odor | at 100.00 %. fruity apple hazelnut citrus |
JECFA Number | 201 |
Safety information for FEMA 2791
Computed Descriptors for FEMA 2791
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