Technical Data Sheet

BRI Product Number:

442

BRI Product Name:

trans-3-HEXENOIC ACID (PURE)

CAS Number:

1577-18-0

FEMA Number:

3170

EU FLAVIS Number:

08.050

China GB Number:

S0307

Molecular Weight:

114.14

Molecular Formula:

C6H10O2

Synonyms:

(* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 4219-24-3; 3-Hexenoic acid
3-Hexenoic acid, (3E)-
e-3-Hexenoic acid
FEMA CAS: 4219-24-3
trans-3-HEXENOIC ACID (PURE)

CAS Name:

3-Hexenoic acid, (3E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Odor Description:

A diffusive cheese odor; somewhat fruity.

Fragrance Use:

Could be used very sparingly in appropriate applications.

Recommended Fragrance Use Level:

Traces

Tenacity on Blotter:

> 8 hours

Taste Description:

Strong, acidic, cheesy character with honey back notes.

Flavor Use:

Adds sharp, acidic back notes of all types of fruits, especially raspberry and strawberry, as well as pineapple, apple, aged cheese and other dairy applications. Also good for honey flavors.

Recommended Flavor Use Level:

0.1 - 10 PPM

SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Purity:

96.0%

Appearance:

colorless to pale yellow liquid

Refractive Index:

1.436 : 1.443 at 20 deg C

Specific Gravity:

0.953 : 0.961 at 25 deg C

Additives:

synthetic alpha tocopherol @ 0.10%

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Flash Point:

220 deg F (CC)

Boiling Point (approx):

208.00 C (EPI 4.0)

Melting Point:

11-12 deg C

Solubility:

Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

Log P:

1.84

Kosher:

YES

Halal:

YES

Regulatory Status:

TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(216-417-8) ENCS PICCS

RIFM Monograph:

Natural:

Nature Identical:

YES

Export Tariff Code:

2916.19.6000

Shipped as Dangerous Good:

YES

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Recommended Packaging:

Glass or Plastic

Shelf Life:

48 months from manufacture date(when stored as recommended)

Recommended Storage:

Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Note:

Not for use in Tobacco or Nicotine delivery device applications and/or products

Last Revised:

11/22/2013