4-heptanone
propyl ketone
Identification
| Name | 4-heptanone |
| IUPAC | heptan-4-one |
| CAS Number | 123-19-3 |
| EINECS | 204-608-9 |
| FDA UNII | 9BN582JQ61 |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H14 O |
| Molecular Weight | 114.18778000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009403 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.327F |
| Beilstein | 1699049 |
| CoE Number | 2034 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 287 4-heptanone |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 07.058 heptan-4-one |
| FEMA Number | 2546 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 123-19-3 ; 4-HEPTANONE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.79300 to 0.83300 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 6.599 to 6.931 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40300 to 1.41100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -33.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 144.00 to 145.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.197000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 3.93 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 120.00 °F. TCC ( 48.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.996 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. Diffusive, fruity, cheesy, sweet, tutti-frutti, cognac and pineapple nuances
|
| Taste Description |
fruity at 4.00 ppm.
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 3049 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 5660 ul/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 2690 ppm/6H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for 4-heptanone usage levels up to | 1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 1.90 (μg/capita/day) |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | 0.60000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| 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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