3-methyl-4-heptanone
heptan-4-one, 3-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 3-methyl-4-heptanone |
| IUPAC | 3-methylheptan-4-one |
| CAS Number | 15726-15-5 |
| EINECS | 239-820-0 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H16 O |
| Molecular Weight | 128.21472000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00048721 |
| Nikkaji Number | J110.708I |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 154.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.444000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 112.00 °F. TCC ( 44.60 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.350 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| 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 3-methyl-4-heptanone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 3-methyl-4-heptanone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
heptan-4-one, 3-methyl-
4-
heptanone, 3-methyl-
3-
methyl heptan-4-one
3-
methylheptan-4-one
PubMed:
Evaluation of process parameters governing the aroma generation in three hazelnut cultivars (Corylus avellana L.) by correlating quantitative key odorant profiling with sensory evaluation.