2,6,6-trimethyl-2-hydroxycyclohexanone
cyclohexanone, 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-
Identification
| Name | 2,6,6-trimethyl-2-hydroxycyclohexanone |
| IUPAC | 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexan-1-one |
| CAS Number | 7500-42-7 |
| FDA UNII | MH0UUM21K0 |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H16 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 156.22492000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J439.304J |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2054 2,6,6-trimethyl-2-hydroxycyclohexanone |
| FEMA Number | 4531 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 7500-42-7 ; 2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-HYDROXYCYCLOHEXANONE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98800 to 0.99400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.231 to 8.281 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46600 to 1.47200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 232.00 to 233.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 58.00 to 65.00 °C. @ 4.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.011000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 202.00 °F. TCC ( 94.44 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.924 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Structure Class | II |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.01000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | 0.01000 |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | 1.00000 |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 1.00000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
cyclohexanone, 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-
2-
hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl cyclohexan-1-one
2-
hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl cyclohexanone
2-
hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexan-1-one
2-
hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexanone
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