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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 483
BRI Product Name: METHYL HEPTINE CARBONATE
CAS Number: 111-12-6
FEMA Number: 2729
Council Of Europe Number: 481
Molecular Weight: 154.21
Molecular Formula: C9H14O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2-Octynoic acid, methyl ester
Folione
Methyl 2-octynoate
METHYL HEPTINE CARBONATE
MHC
CAS Name: 2-Octynoic acid, methyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A green, violet, vegetable, hay-like odor.
Fragrance Use: Used in fragrances that require a hay or straw-like quality.
IFRA Status: Restrictions that apply to MHC in finished pdts: C01=0.003%; C02=0.004%; C03=0.01%; C04=0.01%; C05=0.01%; C06=0.08%; C07=0.008%; C08=0.01%; C09=0.01%; C10=0.01%; C11=Not Restricted due to the negligible skin contactfrom these types of pdts. In pdts w/MHC and MOC, the sum of MHC+MOC cannot exceed the max allowed MHC level. MOC contrib. must comply w/MOC levels.
Flavor Use: Used in strawberry and tea flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 0.5%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Acid Value: 1.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.446 : 1.449 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.919 : 0.924 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 195 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 75C @ 4 mm Hg
Solubility: Almost insoluble in water.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(203-836-6) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: NO
Export Tariff Code: 2916.19.6000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: NO

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: 04/04/2008