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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 139
BRI Product Name: trans-3-HEXENYL ACETATE
CAS Number: 3681-82-1
FEMA Number: 4413
Molecular Weight: 142.20
Molecular Formula: C8H14O2   Structure
Synonyms: 3-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (3E)-
E-3-Hexenyl Acetate
T-3-HEXENYL ACETATE
trans-3-HEXENYL ACETATE
CAS Name: 3-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (3E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Sharp fruity-green, green banana, pear odor.
Fragrance Use: Used for green, strawberry and rum notes.
Flavor Use: A sharp green banana flavor with pear and other fruity notes.
Recommended Use Level: 2%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 94.5% min.(trans)
    secondary isomer: 0.1% - 5.5%(cis)
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.422 : 1.430 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.889 : 0.896 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 140 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 75C @ 25 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(222-962-2) ENCS
RIFM Monograph: NO
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2915.39.9500
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: 05/29/2007