geronic acid

heptanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-oxo-

CAS: 461-11-0 C9 H16 O3 MW: 172.22412000

Identification

Namegeronic acid
IUPAC2,2-dimethyl-6-oxoheptanoic acid
CAS Number461-11-0
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC9 H16 O3
Molecular Weight172.22412000
Nikkaji NumberJ12.607A

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 308.81 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Flash Point 311.00 °F. TCC ( 154.80 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 0.921 (est)
Soluble in water, 1.02e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryinformation only not used for fragrances or flavors
Recommendation for geronic acid usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for geronic acid flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

2,2- dimethyl-6-oxoheptanoic acid heptanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-oxo- Try the PubMed Search.