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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 110
BRI Product Name: cis-3-HEXENYL FORMATE
CAS Number: 33467-73-1
FEMA Number: 3353
Council Of Europe Number: 2153
Molecular Weight: 128.17
Molecular Formula: C7H12O2   Structure
Synonyms: 3-Hexen-1-ol, formate, (3Z)-
C-3-HEXENYL FORMATE
cis-3-HEXENYL FORMATE
Z-3-Hexenyl formate
CAS Name: 3-Hexen-1-ol, formate, (3Z)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Strong ethereal, sweet, green apple odor with woody undertones.
Fragrance Use: Mild and sweet, green-rose-mossy odor with herbaceous woody undertones.
Flavor Use: Can be used in asparagus, honeydew, cooked broccoli, apple
Recommended Use Level: 6%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 97.0% min.(cis)
    secondary isomer: 0.1% - 3.0%(trans)
Appearance: colorless liquid
Acid Value: 3.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.423 : 1.429 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.907 : 0.913 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 130 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 65C @ 24 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL EINECS(251-532-7) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2915.13.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES WHEN SHIPPED VIA AIR/OCEAN

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: 08/17/2009