Bitter Wang ester
nonyl octanoate
CAS: 7786-48-3
Molecular Formula: C17H34O2
Bitter Wang ester - Names and Identifiers
| Name | nonyl octanoate |
| Synonyms | nonyl octanoate Bitter Wang ester Caprylic acid nonyl ester Octanoic acid, nonyl ester |
| CAS | 7786-48-3 |
| EINECS | 232-099-3 |
Bitter Wang ester - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C17H34O2 |
| Molar Mass | 270.45 |
| JECFA Number | 178 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless oily liquid, with strong sweet fragrance, like rose and mushroom aroma. Boiling point 315 ℃. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol. Natural products exist in bitter orange oil, etc. |
Bitter Wang ester - References
| FEMA | 2790 | NONYL OCTANOATE |
| toxicity | can be safely used in food (FDA, 172.515,2000). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 2.0; Baked food 0.06. |
| use | GB 2760-1996 stipulates that it is allowed to use food spices. |
| production method | is formed by direct esterification of n-nonanol and n-octanoic acid. |
Last Update：2024-04-09 15:17:28
