2-hexadecanone
methyl tetradecyl ketone
Identification
| Name | 2-hexadecanone |
| CAS Number | 18787-63-8 |
| EINECS | 242-571-0 |
| FDA UNII | LW5WI8V19D |
| Molecular Formula | C16 H32 O |
| Molecular Weight | 240.43024000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00042873 |
| Nikkaji Number | J73.681C |
| Beilstein | 1769889 |
| XlogP3 | 6.80 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 96.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 43.00 to 45.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 317.00 to 318.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 138.00 to 140.00 °C. @ 2.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000362 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 235.00 °F. TCC ( 112.78 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 6.582 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | unreported-mouse LD50 1750 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 2-hexadecanone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2-hexadecanone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
hexadecan-2-one
ketone, methyl tetradecyl
methyl tetradecyl ketone
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