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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 141
BRI Product Name: trans-2-HEXENYL ACETATE FCC
CAS Number: 2497-18-9
FEMA Number: 2564
Council Of Europe Number: 643
Molecular Weight: 142.19
Molecular Formula: C8H14O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (2E)-
E-2-Hexenyl acetate
Hexenyl acetate
T-2-HEXENYL ACETATE
trans-2-HEXENYL ACETATE FCC
CAS Name: 2-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (2E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Waxy, banana like odor with spice undertones (cinnamon).
Fragrance Use: Used in artificial essential oils such as geranium, sage and ylang-ylang.
Flavor Use: Red apple, root beer, pear, melon, honeydew, wintergreen, tea flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 8%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.425 : 1.430 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.890 : 0.897 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 140 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 165C @ atm
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(219-680-7) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
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: 08/17/2009