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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 446
BRI Product Name: ETHYL 3-HEXENOATE
CAS Number: 2396-83-0
FEMA Number: 3342
Molecular Weight: 142.19
Molecular Formula: C8H14O2   Structure
Synonyms: 3-Hexenoic acid, ethyl ester
ETHYL 3-HEXENOATE
CAS Name: 3-Hexenoic acid, ethyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A sour green, slightly cheesy odor.
Fragrance Use: Lends a pleasant tropical note to fruity compositions.
Flavor Use: Very useful in apple, pineapple, guava and most other tropical flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 4%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 96.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Acid Value: 5.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.421 : 1.429 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.890 : 0.898 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 130 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 70C @ 28 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(219-257-7) 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: 05/05/2008