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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 140
BRI Product Name: trans-2-HEXEN-1-OL
CAS Number: 928-95-0
FEMA Number: 2562
Council Of Europe Number: 69
Molecular Weight: 100.16
Molecular Formula: C6H12O   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 2305-21-7; 2-Hexen-1-ol
2-Hexen-1-ol, (2E)-
e-2-Hexenol
FEMA CAS: 2305-21-7
T-2-HEXEN-1-OL
T-2-HEXENOL
trans-2-HEXEN-1-OL
CAS Name: 2-Hexen-1-ol, (2E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Sharp, green, leafy, fruity, unripe banana odor.
Fragrance Use: Adds pleasant fruity notes to lavender, mint and geranium compositions.
Flavor Use: Used in apple, berry, orange and pear flavors and as an alcohol enhancer.
Recommended Use Level: 4%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 95.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.437 : 1.441 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.839 : 0.844 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 150 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 70C @ 20 mm Hg
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(213-191-2) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2905.29.9000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: NO

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass, Plastic or Steel
Shelf Life: 48 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: 08/10/2009