| BRI Product Number: |
474 |
| BRI Product Name: |
5-METHYL HEXANOIC ACID |
| CAS Number: |
628-46-6 |
| FEMA Number: |
3572 |
| Council Of Europe Number: |
10142 |
| Molecular Weight: |
130.18 |
| Molecular Formula: |
C7H1402 Structure |
| Synonyms: |
5-METHYL HEXANOIC ACID
5-Methylhexanoic acid
Hexanoic acid, 5-methyl-
Isoheptanoic acid
Isovenanthic acid
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| CAS Name: |
Hexanoic acid, 5-methyl- |
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| APPLICATION INFORMATION |
| Odor Description: |
A fatty, cheesy odor. |
| 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:
| Can be used in cheese, butter and in fruit flavors for a 'natural fruit' note. |
|
| SPECIFICATIONS | Chromatograph |
| Minimum Purity: |
98.0% |
| Appearance: |
colorless liquid |
| Refractive Index: |
1.417 : 1.427 at 20 deg C |
| Specific Gravity: |
0.907 : 0.917 at 25 deg C |
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| TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
MSDS
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| Flash Point: |
215 deg F (CC) |
| Boiling Point (approx): |
95C @ 4 mm Hg |
| Solubility: |
Slightly soluble in water,alcohol,ether |
| Kosher: |
YES Certificate |
| Halal: |
YES Certificate |
| Regulatory Status: |
TSCA AICS DSL ENCS PICCS |
| RIFM Monograph: |
NO |
| Natural: |
NO |
| Nature Identical: |
YES |
| Export Tariff Code: |
2915.60.0000 |
| Shipped as Dangerous Good: |
YES |
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| 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
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| Last Revised: |
08/10/2006 |
