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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 221
BRI Product Name: 2,4-HEXADIENYL ACETATE
CAS Number: 1516-17-2
FEMA Number: 4132
Council Of Europe Number: 10675
Molecular Weight: 140.18
Molecular Formula: C8H12O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2,4-Hexadien-1-ol, acetate
2,4-HEXADIENYL ACETATE
Sorbyl acetate
CAS Name: 2,4-Hexadien-1-ol, acetate

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A powerful, sweet, pineapple odor.
IFRA Status: This material should NOT be used as a fragrance ingredient due to the absence of data necessary to perform an adequate safety evaluation per IFRA Safety Standards in Annex 1 of the Code of Practice.
Flavor Use: The spicy warm quality of this material can add depth to any fruit flavor, particularly pineapple and tropical flavors.

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.468 : 1.478 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.926 : 0.936 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 160 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 60C @ 4 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS DSL ECL EINECS(216-163-8)
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2915.39.9500
Shipped as Dangerous Good: NO

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass, Plastic, Aluminum or Steel
Shelf Life: 24 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: 09/11/2008