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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 144
BRI Product Name: trans-2-HEXENYL PROPIONATE
CAS Number: 53398-80-4
FEMA Number: 3932
Council Of Europe Number: 11830
Molecular Weight: 156.23
Molecular Formula: C9H16O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2-Hexen-1-ol, propanoate, (2E)-
Also listed under FEMA/GRAS# 3778
E-2-Hexenyl Propionate
PROPANOIC ACID, 2-HEXENYL ESTER, (E)-
trans-2-HEXENYL PROPIONATE
CAS Name: 2-Hexen-1-ol, propanoate, (2E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Powerful fruity, ripe apple/pear note.
Fragrance Use: Can be used to lend a fruity, non-fatty topnote.
Flavor Use: Can be used in tutti-frutti, apple, pear and banana flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 8%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 95.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.426 : 1.433 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.885 : 0.895 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 150 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 80C @ 4 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS DSL ECL EINECS(258-513-2) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2915.50.3000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: NO

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass, Plastic, Aluminum 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: 11/12/2007