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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 744
BRI Product Name: GERANYL ISOVALERATE
CAS Number: 109-20-6
FEMA Number: 2518
Council Of Europe Number: 448
Molecular Weight: 238.37
Molecular Formula: C15H26O2   Structure
Synonyms: Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester
Geranyl 3-methylbutanoate
Geranyl 3-methylbutyrate
GERANYL ISOVALERATE
CAS Name: Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A fruity blueberry-like aroma.
Fragrance Use: Contributes a distinctive berry note to fruity compositions.
Flavor Use: Used in blueberry, apple, cucumber, melon and white grape flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 5%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 97.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Acid Value: 1.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.456 : 1.462 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.886 : 0.892 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 230 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 90C @ 0.1 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL EINECS(203-655-2) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2915.60.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: NO

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass, Plastic, Aluminum or Steel
Shelf Life: 36 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: 08/10/2009