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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 121
BRI Product Name: cis-3-HEXENYL CIS-3-HEXENOATE
CAS Number: 61444-38-0
FEMA Number: 3689
Molecular Weight: 196.28
Molecular Formula: C12H20O2   Structure
Synonyms: 3-Hexenoic acid, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester, (3Z)-
C-3-HEXENYL C-3-HEXENOATE
cis-3-HEXENYL CIS-3-HEXENOATE
Z-3-Hexenyl-Z-3-Hexenoate
CAS Name: 3-Hexenoic acid, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester, (3Z)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A pear, melon, vegetable-like odor with natural connotations.
Fragrance Use: Can be used for 'natural' topnotes in fragrance compositions.
Flavor Use: Can be used in watermelon, pear, vegetable, peach, olive and apple flavors. Can also be used for its 'natural' note.
Recommended Use Level: 8%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 96.0% min.(cis, cis)
    secondary isomer: 0.1% - 4.0%(isomer)
Appearance: colorless liquid
Acid Value: 1.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.447 : 1.455 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.895 : 0.902 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(262-797-3) PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2916.19.6000
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: 04/04/2008