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BRI Product Number: 876
BRI Product Name: CARAMEL FURANONE (3% IN TRIACETIN)
CAS Number: 28664-35-9
FEMA Number: 3634
Council Of Europe Number: 11834
Molecular Weight: 128.13
Molecular Formula: C6H8O3   Structure
Synonyms: 2(5H)-Furanone, 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl- [28664-35-9] in 1,2,3-Propanetriol, triacetate [102-76-1]
4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one in Triacetin
CARAMEL FURANONE (3% IN TRIACETIN)
CAS Name: 2(5H)-Furanone, 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl- [28664-35-9] in 1,2,3-Propanetriol, triacetate [102-76-1]

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A strong sweet caramel/maple odor.
Fragrance Use: For sweet fragrances such as chocolate, vanilla, and maple.
Flavor Use: For brown flavors such as chocolate, maple, coffee, toffee, vanilla, butterscotch.
Recommended Use Level: 0.05%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 97.0%
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.431 : 1.435 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 1.155 : 1.159 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(249-136-4) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: NO
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2932.29.8590
Shipped as Dangerous Good: NO

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
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: 09/09/2009