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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 103
BRI Product Name: cis-3-HEXENYL ALPHA METHYL BUTYRATE FCC
CAS Number: 53398-85-9
FEMA Number: 3497
Council Of Europe Number: 2345
Molecular Weight: 184.28
Molecular Formula: C11H20O2   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 10094-41-4; 3-Hexenyl 2-methylbutanoate
Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester
cis-3-Hexenyl 2-methyl butyrate
cis-3-Hexenyl 2-methylbutanoate
cis-3-Hexenyl 2-methylbutyrate
cis-3-HEXENYL ALPHA METHYL BUTYRATE FCC
FEMA CAS: 10094-41-4
z-3-Hexenyl-2-methylbutyrate
CAS Name: Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A fruity green apple odor with natural connotations.
Fragrance Use: Can help to balance the green notes of lower esters of hexenol. It blends well with Lavender, Lavandin, Clary Sage and Geranium.
Flavor Use: Can be used in apple, pear, melon, tropical, pineapple and peach.
Recommended Use Level: 4%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 97.0% - 99.9%(cis)
    secondary isomer: 0.1% - 2.0%(trans)
Appearance: almost colorless
Acid Value: 2.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.430 : 1.434 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.876 : 0.880 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 180 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 80C @ 4 mmHg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(258-517-4) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2915.60.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: NO

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass, Plastic, Aluminum or Steel
Shelf Life: 36 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Additives: synthetic alpha tocopherol @ 0.10%

Last Revised: 01/12/2006