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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 800
BRI Product Name: NOOTKATONE (86+%)
CAS Number: 4674-50-4
FEMA Number: 3166
Council Of Europe Number: 11164
Molecular Weight: 218.34
Molecular Formula: C15H22O   Structure
Synonyms: 2(3H)-Naphthalenone, 4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,4a-dimethyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-, (4R,4aS,6R)-
NOOTKATONE (86+%)
CAS Name: 2(3H)-Naphthalenone, 4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,4a-dimethyl-6- (1-methylethenyl)-, (4R,4aS,6R)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Characteristic grapefruit, citrus odor.
Fragrance Use: Nootkatone with a minimum purity of less than 98% should not be used as a fragrance ingredient (IFRA).
IFRA Status: This material is NOT to be used as a fragrance ingredient.
Flavor Use: Used extensively in grapefruit and other citrus flavors.

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 86.0%
Appearance: yellow /solid liquid
Refractive Index: 1.515 : 1.531 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.991 : 1.012 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 230 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): Not Established
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL EINECS(225-124-4) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2914.29.0000
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: 01/08/2010