6-methoxy-2-methyl-3,5-dihydrobenzofuran-4,7-dione

CAS: 74161-27-6 C10 H8 O4 MW: 192.17056000

Identification

Nameacamelin
IUPAC6-methoxy-2-methyl-1-benzofuran-4,7-dione
CAS Number74161-27-6
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC10 H8 O4
Molecular Weight192.17056000
Nikkaji NumberJ2.372.219D

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 360.70 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Flash Point 342.00 °F. TCC ( 172.00 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 0.960 (est)
Soluble in water, 1.414e+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

Categorynatural substances and extractives
Recommendation for acamelin usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for acamelin flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

acacia melanoxylon wood

Synonyms

4,7- benzofurandione, 6-methoxy-2-methyl- 6- methoxy-2-methyl-1-benzofuran-4,7-dione 6- methoxy-2-methyl-3,5-dihydrobenzofuran-4,7-dione PubMed: Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Acacia decurrens extract, Acacia farnesiana extract, Acacia farnesiana flower wax, Acacia farnesiana gum, Acacia senegal extract, Acacia senegal gum, and Acacia senegal gum extract. PubMed: Contact allergy to Australian blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon R.Br.): isolation and identification of new hydroxyflavan sensitizers. PubMed: Quinonoid constituents as contact sensitisers in Australian blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon RBR).