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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 444
BRI Product Name: 2-METHYL-2-PENTENOIC ACID BRI FCC
CAS Number: 3142-72-1
FEMA Number: 3195
Council Of Europe Number: 11680
Molecular Weight: 114.14
Molecular Formula: C6H10O2   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 16957-70-3; trans-2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid
2-METHYL-2-PENTENOIC ACID BRI FCC
2-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-
e-2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid
Strawberriff
CAS Name: 2-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A sweet strawberry jam odor.
Fragrance Use: Used as an enhancer for fruity fragrances.
Flavor Use: Used in strawberry and cheese flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 1%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 99.0%
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow solid @25c
Refractive Index: 1.455 : 1.460 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.978 : 0.985 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 225 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 75C @ 0.1 mm Hg
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(221-552-0) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
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: 05/27/2009