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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 121NAT
BRI Product Name: cis-3-HEXENYL CIS-3-HEXENOATE (NATURAL)
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 (NATURAL)
Z-3-Hexenyl-Z-3-Hexenoate
CAS Name: 3-Hexenoic acid, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester, (3Z)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Fresh, ethereal, meaty part of the pear, green, fruity
Fragrance Use: Can be used for 'natural' topnotes in fragrance compositions.
Flavor Use: Can be used in kiwi, strawberry, mango, tea and tobacco flavors
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: NO   
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(262-797-3) PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: YES
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 under 0 degrees C.
Additives: None

Last Revised: 07/08/2009