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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 601
BRI Product Name: METHYL HEXYL KETONE FCC
CAS Number: 111-13-7
FEMA Number: 2802
Council Of Europe Number: 153
Molecular Weight: 128.22
Molecular Formula: C8H16O   Structure
Synonyms: 2-Octanone
METHYL HEXYL KETONE FCC
CAS Name: 2-Octanone

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A sweet, earthy, weedy, 'natural' odor.
Fragrance Use: An interesting note for lilac compositions.
Flavor Use: Can be used in mushroom, dairy, apple and beer flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 4%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 97.5%
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow liquid
Acid Value: 1.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.414 : 1.418 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.813 : 0.818 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 130 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 75C @ 24 mm Hg
Melting Point: -16 deg C
Solubility: H2O=884.2mg/l @ 25C; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(203-837-1) ENCS PICCS SWISS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2914.19.0000
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: None

Last Revised: 07/19/2006