ETHYL LEVULINATE FCC

Technical Data Sheet
BRI Product Number:	545
BRI Product Name:	ETHYL LEVULINATE FCC
CAS Number:	539-88-8
FEMA Number:	2442
EU FLAVIS Number:	09.435
China GB Number:	S0369
Molecular Weight:	144.17
Molecular Formula:	C7H12O3
Synonyms:	Ethyl 4-oxopentanoate, ethyl 4-oxovalerate, ETHYL LEVULINATE FCC, Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, ethyl ester,
CAS Name:	Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, ethyl ester
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description:	An ethereal fruity odor with savory backnotes.
Fragrance Use:	Blends well with beta-coronal and cashmeran. Good for melon, pear and smoky notes.
Recommended Fragrance Use Level:	1% - 6%
Tenacity on Blotter:	> 4 hours
Taste Description:	Sweet, ethereal taste reminiscent of rum.
Flavor Use:	Used to add sweet notes to rum, brown sugar, caramel and other sweet brown flavors.
Recommended Flavor Use Level:	10 - 100 PPM
SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Purity:	98.0%
Appearance:	colorless to pale yellow liquid
Refractive Index:	1.420 : 1.425 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity:	1.007 : 1.013 at 25 deg C
Additives:	None
Acid Value (Max.):	2.0 mg KOH/g(max)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Flash Point:	191 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx):	205.80 C (EPI 4.0)
Solubility:	Soluble in water and alcohols.
Log P:	0.290
Kosher:	YES
Halal:	YES
RIFM Monograph:	YES
Natural:	NO
Nature Identical:	YES
Regulatory Status:	TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(208-728-2) ENCS PICCS
Export Tariff Code:	2918.30.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good:	NO
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging:	Glass, Plastic, Aluminum or Phenolic Lined Steel
Shelf Life:	60 months from manufacture date(when stored as recommended)
Recommended Storage:	Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Note:	BRI’s Products are not for use in tobacco products, e cigarettes, or any other nicotine delivery devices; nor for use in non-tobacco delivery mechanisms such as vaping devices.
Last Revised:	09/19/2024