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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 439
BRI Product Name: ETHYL SORBATE
CAS Number: 2396-84-1
FEMA Number: 2459
Council Of Europe Number: 635
Molecular Weight: 140.18
Molecular Formula: C8H12O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, ethyl ester, (2E,4E)-
ETHYL 2,4-HEXADIENOATE
ETHYL SORBATE
CAS Name: 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, ethyl ester, (2E,4E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Fruity, ethereal, rummy odor.
Fragrance Use: Used where an anisic, wine or ethereal character may be needed.
Flavor Use: Used in pineapple, wine, rum, caramel, licorice, root beer, vanilla, nut, coconut, peach and apricot flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 12%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 97.0%
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.486 : 1.498 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.931 : 0.943 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 155 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 82 C @ 13 mmHg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS DSL ECL EINECS(219-258-2) ENCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2916.19.6000
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: 11/26/2008