alpha-turmerone
2-methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-yl)hept-2-en-4-one
Identification
| Name | alpha-turmerone |
| IUPAC | 2-methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-yl)hept-2-en-4-one |
| CAS Number | 82508-15-4 |
| FDA UNII | 1944T899NO |
| Molecular Formula | C15 H22 O |
| Molecular Weight | 218.33954000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J14.030I |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 90.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 318.00 to 320.00 °C. @ 730.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000340 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 251.00 °F. TCC ( 121.60 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.749 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
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 alpha-turmerone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for alpha-turmerone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
methyl-6-(4-methyl cyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-yl) hept-2-en-4-one
2-
methyl-6-(4-methylcyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-yl)hept-2-en-4-one
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