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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 962
BRI Product Name: LIMEDIENE
CAS Number: 30640-46-1
FEMA Number: 4311
Molecular Weight: 94.15
Molecular Formula: C7H10   Structure
Synonyms: Cyclohexadiene, methyl-
Cyclohexadiene, methyl- (Mixture of isomers)
Lemon hexadiene
LIMEDIENE
Methyl Cyclohexadiene
Mixture of methyl cyclohexadiene and methylene cyclohexene
CAS Name: Cyclohexadiene, methyl-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A powerful lemon-lime topnote.
Fragrance Use: In dilution, provides a lemon-lime character.
Flavor Use: Use in citrus flavors to impart a lemon-lime note.
Recommended Use Level: 8%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.474 : 1.484 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.830 : 0.837 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 60 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 90 C @ 28 mmHg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL EINECS(250-269-5)
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: NO
Export Tariff Code: 2902.19.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES

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 below 0 deg. C
Additives: synthetic alpha tocopherol @ 0.10%

Last Revised: 11/26/2008