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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 840
BRI Product Name: ACETYL VALERYL
CAS Number: 96-04-8
FEMA Number: 2543
Council Of Europe Number: 2044
Molecular Weight: 128.17
Molecular Formula: C7H12O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2,3-Heptanedione
ACETYL VALERYL
CAS Name: 2,3-Heptanedione

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A buttery, cheesy aroma.
Fragrance Use: Used for buttery notes in fragrances.
Flavor Use: Used in butter, cheese, berry, pineapple, apple and tropical flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 0.5%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 97.0%
Appearance: yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.411 : 1.418 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.916 : 0.923 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 105 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 60 C @ 20 mmHg
Solubility: Sl.sol.in water; sol.in ethanol,PG & TA.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS DSL ECL EINECS(202-472-5) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: NO
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: 24 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Additives: None

Last Revised: 11/26/2008