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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 143
BRI Product Name: trans-2-HEXENYL CAPROATE (HEXANOATE)
CAS Number: 53398-86-0
FEMA Number: 3983
Council Of Europe Number: 9398
Molecular Weight: 198.31
Molecular Formula: C12H22O2   Structure
Synonyms: E-2-Hexenyl Caproate
Hexanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexenyl ester
T-2-HEXENYL CAPROATE
trans-2-HEXENYL CAPROATE (HEXANOATE)
trans-2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE
CAS Name: Hexanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexenyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Green, fruity, cheesy odor
Fragrance Use: Can be used as a modifier for galbanum and other green topnotes.
Flavor Use: A good blender to use to balance out the harsh sweet notes in pineapple flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 5%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 93.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.433 : 1.440 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.873 : 0.880 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 220 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 90C @ 4 mmHg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(258-519-5) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2915.90.0000
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: 10/07/2005