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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 372NAT
BRI Product Name: ETHYL CIS-3-HEXENOATE (NATURAL)
CAS Number: 64187-83-3
FEMA Number: 4112
Molecular Weight: 142.19
Molecular Formula: C8H14O2   Structure
Synonyms: 3-Hexenoic acid, ethyl ester, (3Z)-
Ethyl (Z)hex-3-enoate (Natural)
ETHYL CIS-3-HEXENOATE (NATURAL)
Ethyl z-3-hexenoate (Natural)
CAS Name: 3-Hexenoic acid, ethyl ester, (3Z)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Sharp, pear, green, apple, tropical, good for rind notes, pineapple
Fragrance Use: Use for rind or green notes in fruity applications.
Flavor Use: Use in strawberry or in tropicals such as carambola/star fruit, pineapple, fruit punch, rind notes, kiwi, brandy/cognac or wine.
R&D/FFDCA Comment: Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) Uses Only
Recommended Use Level: 2%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
    main isomer: 95.0% min.
    secondary isomer: 0.1% - 5.0%
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.423 : 1.429 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.896 : 0.902 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 130 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 90 C @ 50 mmHg
Solubility: Slightly in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: NO   
Regulatory Status: EINECS(264-724-0)
RIFM Monograph: NO
Natural: YES
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2916.19.6000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES WHEN SHIPPED VIA AIR/OCEAN

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass, plastic, aluminum or steel
Shelf Life: 36 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas under 0 degrees C.
Additives: None

Last Revised: 07/08/2009