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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 224
BRI Product Name: 2,4-HEXADIENYL BUTYRATE
CAS Number: 16930-93-1
FEMA Number: 4133
Molecular Weight: 168.24
Molecular Formula: C10H16O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2,4-HEXADIENYL BUTYRATE
Butanoic acid, 2,4-hexadienyl ester
Sorbyl butyrate
CAS Name: Butanoic acid, 2,4-hexadienyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A cheesy, dairy odor with a buttery nuance.
Fragrance Use: Used in tropical fruit compositions.
Flavor Use: For use in blue cheese, sour cream, butter, butterscotch, butter rum and other dairy flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 2%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: light yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.467 : 1.473 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.908 : 0.912 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 185 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 85 C @ 4 mmHg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS NDSL ECL EINECS(240-995-0)
RIFM Monograph: NO
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2915.60.0000
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: 11/26/2008