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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 975
BRI Product Name: TETRAHYDROCARVONE
CAS Number: 59471-80-6
FEMA Number: 3176
Council Of Europe Number: 11128
Molecular Weight: 154.25
Molecular Formula: C10H18O   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 499-70-7; p-Menthan-2-one
Cyclohexanone, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-
Cyclohexanone, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-, trans-
FEMA, EINECS, ECL CAS: 499-70-7
p-Menthan-2-one
TETRAHYDROCARVONE
trans-5-Isopropyl-2-methylcyclohexan-1-one
CAS Name: Cyclohexanone, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A mintier odor than l-carvone.
Fragrance Use: For a minty note in herbaceous fragrance compositions.
Flavor Use: Used in mint flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 3%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 72.0% min.
    secondary isomer: 0.1% - 20.0%
Appearance: colorless liquid
Refractive Index: 1.451 : 1.457 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.898 : 0.905 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 180 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 75C @ 4 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(207-887-5) 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: 48 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Additives: None

Last Revised: 06/02/2008