Welcome to Bedoukian Research: supplier of high quality specialty aroma and flavor ingredients also providing custom manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Product Information


BRI Product Number: 114
BRI Product Name: cis-3-HEXENYL PYRUVATE
CAS Number: 68133-76-6
FEMA Number: 3934
Council Of Europe Number: 10684
Molecular Weight: 170.21
Molecular Formula: C9H14O3   Structure
Synonyms: C-3-HEXENYL PYRUVATE
cis-3-HEXENYL PYRUVATE
Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester
Z-3-Hexenyl pyruvate
CAS Name: Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Green, spicy, caramellic odor.
Fragrance Use: Adds a warm, spicy note to heavier fragrances.
Flavor Use: Used mostly in imitation celery flavor, but can also be used in caramel, raisin, prune flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 5%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 97.0% min.(cis)
    secondary isomer: 0.1% - 3.0%(trans)
Appearance: light yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.437 : 1.445 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.982 : 0.990 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 200 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 65 C @ 0.1 mmHg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS DSL ECL EINECS(268-703-7)
RIFM Monograph: NO
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2918.30.0000
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: 11/26/2008