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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 376
BRI Product Name: 3-HEXENAL MIXTURE (50% IN TRIACETIN)
CAS Number: 4440-65-7
FEMA Number: 3923
Council Of Europe Number: 5192
Molecular Weight: 98.15
Molecular Formula: C6H10O   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 69112-21-6; trans-3-Hexenal
3-Hexenal [4440-65-7] in 1,2,3-Propanetriol, triacetate [102-76-1]
3-HEXENAL MIXTURE (50% IN TRIACETIN)
3-Hexenal mixture (high trans) (50% in Triacetin)
CAS Name: 3-Hexenal [4440-65-7] in 1,2,3-Propanetriol, triacetate [102-76-1]

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A powerful green, grassy, apple-like odor with vegetable connotations.
Fragrance Use: Used in a wide variety of fragrances to complement a fresh outdoors scent.
Flavor Use: Used in both fruit and vegetable flavors for a green note with natural connotations.
Recommended Use Level: 0.5%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 80.0% (sum of isomers)
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.425 : 1.435 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.970 : 0.980 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 94 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 70C @ 4 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS DSL EINECS(224-659-0) ENCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 3302.90.0050
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 @ 0.25%

Last Revised: 12/03/2009