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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 410
BRI Product Name: APRITONE
CAS Number: 68133-79-9
FEMA Number: 3829
Molecular Weight: 220.35
Molecular Formula: C15H24O   Structure
Synonyms: 2-(3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl)-Cyclopentanone
2-(3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)cyclopentanone
2-(3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl)cyclopentan-1-one
APRITONE
Cyclopentanone, 2-(3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)-
Decenyl Cyclopentanone
Geranyl Cyclopentanone
CAS Name: Cyclopentanone, 2-(3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A warm, fruity aroma with ripe, fleshy apricot and peach notes.
Fragrance Use: Extremely long lasting. Apritone makes a significant contribution to fragrances that are peach and jasmine based.
IFRA Status: This product contains material with an IFRA standard. This material and its amount in the formulation are as follows: beta-Damascone (a Rose ketone) 0.02%
Flavor Use: Used in peach, apricot and other pitty fruits for jamminess and flesh notes.
Recommended Use Level: 5%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 96.5% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 50.0% min.
    secondary isomer: 30.0% - 50.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.482 : 1.489 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.911 : 0.916 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 230 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 80C @ 4 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL EINECS(268-706-3) PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: NO
Export Tariff Code: 2914.29.0000
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: 05/05/2008