acamelin
6-methoxy-2-methyl-3,5-dihydrobenzofuran-4,7-dione
Identification
| Name | acamelin |
| IUPAC | 6-methoxy-2-methyl-1-benzofuran-4,7-dione |
| CAS Number | 74161-27-6 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H8 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 192.17056000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.372.219D |
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 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 acamelin usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for acamelin flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
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
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