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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 445
BRI Product Name: ETHYL 2-HEXENOATE
CAS Number: 27829-72-7
FEMA Number: 3675
Council Of Europe Number: 631
Molecular Weight: 142.19
Molecular Formula: C8H14O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2-Hexenoic acid, ethyl ester, (2E)-
ETHYL 2-HEXENOATE
ETHYL 2-HEXENOATE (TRANS)
Ethyl e-2-Hexenoate
Ethyl trans-2-Hexenoate
CAS Name: 2-Hexenoic acid, ethyl ester, (2E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A pleasant, rum-like odor; fruity, green and sweet with a juicy undertone.
Fragrance Use: For tropical nuances, grape, berry and apple applications.
Flavor Use: Mostly used in rum and alcoholic flavors, can also be used in other fruity applications.
Recommended Use Level: 5%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.430 : 1.438 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.893 : 0.901 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 130 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 60 C @ 4 mmHg
Solubility: Almost insoluble in H2O; sol. in alcohol
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(248-681-5) PICCS
RIFM Monograph: NO
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2916.19.6000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES WHEN SHIPPED VIA AIR/OCEAN

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