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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 515
BRI Product Name: ETHYL 2-OCTENOATE
CAS Number: 2351-90-8
FEMA Number: 3643
Council Of Europe Number: 10617
Molecular Weight: 170.25
Molecular Formula: C10H18O2   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 7367-82-0; Ethyl trans-2-octenoate
2-Octenoic acid, ethyl ester
ETHYL 2-OCTENOATE
ETHYL 2-OCTENOATE (HIGH TRANS)
ETHYL E-2-OCTENOATE
ethyl oct-2-enoate
Ethyl trans-2-Octenoate
FEMA CAS: 7367-82-0
CAS Name: 2-Octenoic acid, ethyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A fruity, pineapple, green odor with fatty waxy undertones.
Fragrance Use: Used in fragrances that require a tropical fruit or pineapple note. Especially useful in candle fragrances.
Flavor Use: Used in tropical fruit and liqueur flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 1%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 97.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 91.0% min.(trans)
    secondary isomer: 9.0% max.(cis)
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.435 : 1.442 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.883 : 0.891 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 195 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 80C @ 4 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(219-087-3)
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
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: 05/05/2008