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cis-2-nonen-1-ol

oxygenated compound

Found in 3 ingredients across the CompKitchen flavor graph.

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2D Lewis structure of cis-2-nonen-1-ol
2D Lewis Structure
Formula
C9H18O
Molecular weight
142.24 g/mol
PubChem CID
5365027 — full record on PubChem

Properties

Odor description
melon, slightly waxy, sweet
Volatility
high
CAS number
41453-56-9
Regulatory · United States

FEMA GRAS — Generally Recognized As Safe for flavoring use

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FEMA number
3379
GRAS publication
GRAS 6
FEMA primary name
TRANS-2-NONEN-1-OL

Use-level matrix not extracted for this substance — check the source publication for current ppm guidance.

Source: FEMA GRAS publications 1-33. 1 related FEMA record for this name — verify the exact substance for regulatory use.

Found in

Measured impact first, then profile share

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