4-methyl-3-heptanone
3-heptanone, 4-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 4-methyl-3-heptanone |
| IUPAC | 4-methylheptan-3-one |
| CAS Number | 6137-11-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H16 O |
| Molecular Weight | 128.21472000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J104.422B |
Regulatory
| FEMA Number | 4966 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 159.93 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| 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 | water, 1371 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 4-methyl-3-heptanone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 1.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.50000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.50000 |
| breakfast cereal | 1.00000 |
| cheese | 0.50000 |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | 0.50000 |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | 2.00000 |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 1.00000 |
| fruit ices | 0.50000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 0.50000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 1.00000 |
| hard candy | 1.00000 |
| imitation dairy | 0.50000 |
| instant coffee / tea | 0.50000 |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | 1.00000 |
| milk products | 0.50000 |
| nut products | 0.50000 |
| other grains | 0.50000 |
| poultry | 1.00000 |
| processed fruits | 0.50000 |
| processed vegetables | 0.50000 |
| reconstituted vegetables | 0.50000 |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | 1.00000 |
| soft candy | 1.00000 |
| soups | 0.50000 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
3-
heptanone, 4-methyl-
4-
methylheptan-3-one
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