khusimone
alpha-vetyvone
Identification
| Name | khusimone |
| IUPAC | (1R,8R)-7,7-dimethyl-6-methylenetricyclo[6.2.1.01,5]undecan-2-one |
| CAS Number | 30557-76-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C14 H20 O |
| Molecular Weight | 204.31260000 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 295.00 to 296.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 252.00 °F. TCC ( 122.30 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.820 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
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 | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for khusimone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for khusimone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(1R,8R)-7,7-
dimethyl-6-methylenetricyclo[6.2.1.01,5]undecan-2-one
alpha-
vetyvone
Perfumer & Flavorist:
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