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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 399
BRI Product Name: METHYL JASMONATE
CAS Number: 39924-52-2
FEMA Number: 3410
Council Of Europe Number: 10821
Molecular Weight: 224.30
Molecular Formula: C13H20O3   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 1211-29-6; Methyl jasmonate
2-Pentenylcyclopentanone-3-acetic acid, methyl ester
Cyclopentaneacetic acid, 3-oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)-, methyl ester
FEMA CAS: 1211-29-6
MeJA
Methyl 3-oxo-2-(pent-2-enyl)cyclopentaneacetate
METHYL JASMONATE
CAS Name: Cyclopentaneacetic acid, 3-oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)-, methyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A floral, true jasmine flower character.
Fragrance Use: A good floral blender; also used in plum, honeysuckle chevrefeuille and melon notes.
Flavor Use: Has many flavor uses including plum, peach, apricot and tutti-frutti.
Recommended Use Level: 8%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 96.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 92.0% min.
    secondary isomer: 0.1% - 7.0%(epi isomer)
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.470 : 1.476 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 1.015 : 1.025 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 230 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 115C @ 0.1 mm Hg
Solubility: very slightly soluble in water, sol.alc.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(254-705-5) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2918.30.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: NO

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass, Plastic, Aluminum or Steel
Shelf Life: 48 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: 09/22/2009