lactadione
(±)-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-nonanedione
Identification
| Name | lactadione |
| IUPAC | 3-hydroxy-3-methylnonane-2,4-dione |
| CAS Number | 544409-58-7 |
| FDA UNII | KR08256859 |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H18 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 186.25106000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.919.634H |
Regulatory
| FEMA Number | 4687 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 544409-58-7 ; (±)-3-HYDROXY-3-METHYL-2,4-NONANEDIONE |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 275.00 to 276.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 275.00 °F. TCC ( 134.80 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.390 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Taste Description | straw fruity |
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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for lactadione usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 5.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 5.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | 2.00000 |
| cheese | 5.00000 |
| chewing gum | 10.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | 1.00000 |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | 5.00000 |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 1.00000 |
| fruit ices | 1.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 1.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 1.00000 |
| imitation dairy | 5.00000 |
| instant coffee / tea | 1.00000 |
| jams / jellies | 1.00000 |
| meat products | 2.00000 |
| milk products | 5.00000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | 100.00000 |
| snack foods | 5.00000 |
| soft candy | 1.00000 |
| soups | 1.00000 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | 1.00000 |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(±)-3-
hydroxy-3-methyl nonane-2,4-dione
3-
hydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-nonadione
(±)-3-
hydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-nonane dione
(±)-3-
hydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-nonanedione
(±)-3-
hydroxy-3-methylnonane-2,4-dione
3-
hydroxy-3-methylnonane-2,4-dione
2,4-
nonadione, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-
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