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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 417
BRI Product Name: FARNESYL ACETONE
CAS Number: 762-29-8
FEMA Number: 3442
Council Of Europe Number: 11206
Molecular Weight: 262.43
Molecular Formula: C18H30O   Structure
Synonyms: 2,6,10-Trimethyl-2,6,10-pentadecatrien-14-one
5,9,13-Pentadecatrien-2-one, 6,10,14-trimethyl-
FARNESYL ACETONE
CAS Name: 5,9,13-Pentadecatrien-2-one, 6,10,14-trimethyl-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Fruity, wine-like, somewhat floral odor.
Fragrance Use: Low impact enables this material to be used as a floral base for fruit and floral fragrances.
Flavor Use: A good floral fixative for fruit flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 5%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 95.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.476 : 1.486 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.870 : 0.880 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 230 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): Not Established
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS DSL EINECS(212-097-9) PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2914.19.0000
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