2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-hexanone

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2-hydroxy-5-methylhexan-3-one

CAS: 246511-74-0 C7 H14 O2 MW: 130.18698000

Identification

Name2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-hexanone
IUPAC2-hydroxy-5-methylhexan-3-one
CAS Number246511-74-0
FDA UNIIF06LL2B56F
Molecular FormulaC7 H14 O2
Molecular Weight130.18698000
Nikkaji NumberJ1.532.198I

Regulatory

FEMA Number3989
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)246511-74-0 ; 2-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3-HEXANONE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 172.21 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure 0.426000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 147.00 °F. TCC ( 63.89 °C. )
logP (o/w) 0.978 (est)
Soluble in alcohol

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description sweet chocolate

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

Categoryflavoring agents
Recommendation for 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-hexanone usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Structure ClassII
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)3.00000
beverages(alcoholic)3.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy3.00000
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings3.50000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy3.50000
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products3.50000
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

None Found

Natural Occurrence

sherry PMC soysauce PMC

Synonyms

hexan-3-one, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl- 3- hexanone, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl- 2- hydroxy-5-methylhexan-3-one US Patents: 6,426,108 - Process for preparing hydroxyketones