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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 288
BRI Product Name: 2-METHYL BUTYRALDEHYDE FCC
CAS Number: 96-17-3
FEMA Number: 2691
Council Of Europe Number: 575
Molecular Weight: 86.14
Molecular Formula: C5H10O   Structure
Synonyms: 2-Methyl Butanal
2-METHYL BUTYRALDEHYDE FCC
2-Methylbutanal
alpha-Methylbutanal
Butanal, 2-methyl-
CAS Name: Butanal, 2-methyl-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: An extremely volatile cocoa or coffee-like odor.
Fragrance Use: Used for lift in woody and cocoa topnote complexes.
Flavor Use: Used in cocoa, coffee, wine and nut flavors for lift.
Recommended Use Level: 0.1%
Tenacity on Blotter: > 1 hour

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow liquid
Acid Value: 5.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.388 : 1.393 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.799 : 0.804 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 55 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 60C @ 300 mm Hg
Solubility: Slightly sol. in H2O; soluble in alcohol
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(202-485-6) ENCS PICCS SWISS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2912.19.9000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass or Aluminum
Shelf Life: 12 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas below 0 deg. C
Additives: synthetic alpha tocopherol @ 0.50%

Last Revised: 09/09/2008