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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 108
BRI Product Name: cis-3-HEXENYL CAPROATE (HEXANOATE)
CAS Number: 31501-11-8
FEMA Number: 3403
Council Of Europe Number: 11779
Molecular Weight: 198.31
Molecular Formula: C12H22O2   Structure
Synonyms: (Z)-Hex-3-enyl hexanoate
C-3-Hexenyl caproate
cis-3-HEXENYL CAPROATE (HEXANOATE)
Hexanoic acid, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester
Z-3-Hexenyl caproate
CAS Name: Hexanoic acid, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Fruity, green pear-like odor with vegetable notes.
Fragrance Use: Can be used to modify cis-3-hexenyl acetate or as part of fruity-green topnote complexes.
Flavor Use: To enhance pulpiness particularly in pineapple, melon, apple and tropical flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 8%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 98.0% min.(cis)
    secondary isomer: 0.1% - 2.0%(trans)
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.433 : 1.440 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.873 : 0.883 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 220 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 100C @ 4 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(250-661-6) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2915.90.0000
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: 07/30/2007