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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 350
BRI Product Name: trans-2-HEXENAL (LEAF ALDEHYDE) FCC
CAS Number: 6728-26-3
FEMA Number: 2560
Council Of Europe Number: 748
Molecular Weight: 98.15
Molecular Formula: C6H10O   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 505-57-7; 2-Hexenal
2-Hexen-1-al
2-Hexenal
2-Hexenal, (2E)-
e-2-Hexenal
trans-2-HEXENAL (LEAF ALDEHYDE) FCC
CAS Name: 2-Hexenal, (2E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A green, citrusy, orange, pungent odor.
Fragrance Use: Lends itself to potpourri complexes with grassy, spicy, apple notes.
IFRA Status: The following restrictions apply to trans-2-Hexenal: In finished products: C01=0.001%; C02=0.001%; C03=0.002%; C04=0.002%; C05=0.002%; C06=0.02%; C07=0.002%; C08=0.002%; C09=0.002%; C10=0.002%; C11=Not Restricted due to the negligible skin contact from these types of products. Category 11 includes all non-skin contact or incidental skin contact products.
Flavor Use: Many uses including green fruit, kiwi, peach, green apple, berry, strawberry, fresh blueberry, cherry, tea, orange, citrus and raspberry.
Recommended Use Level: 0.2%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: pale yellow liquid
Acid Value: 7.5 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.445 : 1.449 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.841 : 0.848 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 110 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 47C @ 17 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(229-778-1) 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: 18 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Additives: synthetic alpha tocopherol @ 0.50%

Last Revised: 05/17/2007