2,6-dimethyl octanal
2,6-dimethyloctanal
Identification
| Name | 2,6-dimethyl octanal |
| CAS Number | 7779-07-9 |
| FDA UNII | N4726GT28P |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H20 O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.26860000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.536.537D |
| CoE Number | 112 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 273 2,6-dimethyloctanal |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 05.023 2,6-dimethyloctanal |
| FEMA Number | 2390 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 7779-07-9 ; 2,6-DIMETHYLOCTANAL |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 196.00 to 197.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.369000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 168.00 °F. TCC ( 75.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.659 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Odor sample from | SCM Organic Chemicals |
| Taste Description | green fresh citrus aldehydic weedy waxy powdery |
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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for 2,6-dimethyl octanal usage levels up to | 8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2,6-
dimethyl octanoic aldehyde
2,6-
dimethyloctanal
octanal, 2,6-dimethyl-
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