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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 164
BRI Product Name: 1-HEXEN-3-OL
CAS Number: 4798-44-1
FEMA Number: 3608
Council Of Europe Number: 10220
Molecular Weight: 100.16
Molecular Formula: C6H12O   Structure
Synonyms: 1-HEXEN-3-OL
1-Vinyl butanol
Vinyl propyl carbinol
CAS Name: 1-Hexen-3-ol

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: An ethereal rum-like odor.
Fragrance Use: Used for ethereal topnotes in fruity compositions.
Flavor Use: Used in banana, strawberry and rum flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 0.5%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.5%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Acid Value: 1.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.425 : 1.431 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.830 : 0.835 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 110 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 53C @ 24 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(225-355-0) ENCS SWISS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2905.29.9000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES WHEN SHIPPED VIA AIR/OCEAN

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