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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 448
BRI Product Name: 4-PENTENOIC ACID
CAS Number: 591-80-0
FEMA Number: 2843
Council Of Europe Number: 2004
Molecular Weight: 100.11
Molecular Formula: C5H8O2   Structure
Synonyms: 4-PENTENOIC ACID
Allyl acetic acid
Allylacetic acid
CAS Name: 4-Pentenoic acid

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A cheese-like aroma.
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 butter, fruit and cheese flavors.

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 97.5%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.424 : 1.432 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.971 : 0.979 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 200 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 71C @ 0.1 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(209-732-7) 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: 04/04/2008