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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 442
BRI Product Name: trans-3-HEXENOIC ACID (PURE)
CAS Number: 1577-18-0
FEMA Number: 3170
Council Of Europe Number: 2256
Molecular Weight: 114.14
Molecular Formula: C6H10O2   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 4219-24-3; 3-Hexenoic acid
3-Hexenoic acid, (3E)-
e-3-Hexenoic acid
FEMA CAS: 4219-24-3
trans-3-HEXENOIC ACID (PURE)
CAS Name: 3-Hexenoic acid, (3E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A diffusive cheese odor; somewhat fruity.
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 passionfruit, berry, melon, tomato and tea flavors.

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 96.0%
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.435 : 1.443 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.953 : 0.961 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 230 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 100 C @ 4 mmHg
Melting Point: 11-12 deg C
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(216-417-8) 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: synthetic alpha tocopherol @ 0.10%

Last Revised: 11/26/2008