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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 631
BRI Product Name: ETHYL AMYL KETONE
CAS Number: 106-68-3
FEMA Number: 2803
Council Of Europe Number: 2042
Molecular Weight: 128.22
Molecular Formula: C8H16O   Structure
Synonyms: 3-Octanone
Amyl ethyl ketone
EAK
ETHYL AMYL KETONE
Ethyl pentyl ketone
CAS Name: 3-Octanone

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Sweet, ripe banana odor.
Fragrance Use: Used in chypre and carnation compositions.
Flavor Use: Used in banana, herbal and blue cheese flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 2%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Acid Value: 2.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.413 : 1.418 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.816 : 0.823 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 125 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 170C atm
Solubility: Almost insoluble in water.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(203-423-0) 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: 06/24/2008