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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 185
BRI Product Name: trans-2-OCTEN-1-OL
CAS Number: 18409-17-1
FEMA Number: 3887
Council Of Europe Number: 11804
Molecular Weight: 128.21
Molecular Formula: C8H16O   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 22104-78-5; 2-Octen-1-ol
2-Octen-1-ol, (2E)-
e-2-Octenol
trans-2-OCTEN-1-OL
CAS Name: 2-Octen-1-ol, (2E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A green, vegetable-like odor.
Fragrance Use: Lends a pleasant, fatty note to fruity complexes.
Flavor Use: Can be used in berry, citrus, cucumber and dairy flavors such as sour cream and cream cheese, as well as in cheese and fish applications.
Recommended Use Level: 1%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 97.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 96.0% min.(trans)
    secondary isomer: 0.1% - 4.0%(cis)
Appearance: colorless liquid
Acid Value: 1.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.441 : 1.449 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.839 : 0.846 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 185 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 75C @ 4 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS DSL ECL EINECS(242-288-2) PICCS
RIFM Monograph: NO
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: 03/18/2008