acetaldehyde methyl hexyl acetal
hexane, 1-(1-methoxyethoxy)-
Identification
| Name | acetaldehyde methyl hexyl acetal |
| IUPAC | 1-(1-methoxyethoxy)hexane |
| CAS Number | 54340-90-8 |
| EINECS | 259-114-6 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H20 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.25680000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J112.976G |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.82500 to 0.84500 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 6.865 to 7.031 |
| Refractive Index | 1.39500 to 1.41500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 176.00 to 177.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.474000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 105.00 °F. TCC ( 40.60 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.550 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Stability | alkalis |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Odor sample from | J. Manheimer, Inc. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| 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 | fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for acetaldehyde methyl hexyl acetal usage levels up to | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Recommendation for acetaldehyde methyl hexyl acetal flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
acetaldehyde, methyl hexyl acetal
hexane, 1-(1-methoxyethoxy)-
1-(1-
methoxyethoxy) hexane
1-(1-
methoxyethoxy)hexane
strawberry acetal 2070 P
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