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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 441
BRI Product Name: trans-2-HEXENOIC ACID
CAS Number: 13419-69-7
FEMA Number: 3169
Council Of Europe Number: 11777
Molecular Weight: 114.14
Molecular Formula: C6H10O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2-Hexenoic acid, (2E)-
3-Propylacrylic acid
beta-Propylacrylic acid
e-2-Hexenoic acid
trans-2-HEXENOIC ACID
CAS Name: 2-Hexenoic acid, (2E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A cheesy, fatty odor.
IFRA Status: This material should NOT be used as a fragrance ingredient due to the absence of data necessary to perform an adequate safety evaluation per IFRA Safety Standards in Annex 1 of the Code of Practice.
Flavor Use: Used in cheese, fruit and caramel flavors.

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: white crystalline solid

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 230 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 80C @ 4 mm Hg
Melting Point: 33-35 deg C
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(236-528-5) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: NO
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2916.19.6000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass or Plastic
Shelf Life: 48 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Additives: None

Last Revised: 04/04/2008