Identification

Namehexanal dimethyl acetal
IUPAC1,1-dimethoxyhexane
CAS Number1599-47-9
EINECS216-488-5
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC8 H18 O2
Molecular Weight146.22986000
MDL NumberMFCD00036508
Nikkaji NumberJ195.213G

Regulatory

DG SANTE Food Flavourings06.073 1,1-dimethoxyhexane

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.84300 to 0.84900 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.015 to 7.065
Refractive Index 1.40300 to 1.40900 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 158.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 3.882000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 105.00 °F. TCC ( 40.56 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.041 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
Stability alkalis
Similar Items note

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 8 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Green, cooked apple note

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
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

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for hexanal dimethyl acetal usage levels up to3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.56 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI)1600 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure ClassI
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0)3.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0)2.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0)3.00000
Processed fruit (04.1)2.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2)-
Confectionery (05.0)4.00000
Chewing gum (05.3)-
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0)2.00000
Bakery wares (07.0)5.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0)1.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0)1.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0)-
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0)-
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0)2.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0)3.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1)2.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2)4.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0)5.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0)2.00000

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Potential Uses

FL apple FR fruit FL green FL herbal

Natural Occurrence

found in nature

Synonyms

aldehyde C-6 dimethyl acetal 1,1- dimethoxyhexane hexaldehyde dimethyl acetal hexanal-dimethylacetal hexanal, dimethyl acetal hexane, 1,1-dimethoxy- PubMed: Proteomic investigation of 1,6-dimethoxyhexane testicular toxicity. PubMed: Dendritic saccharide surfactant polymers as antifouling interface materials to reduce platelet adhesion. PubMed: Testicular toxicity of candidate fuel additive 1,6-dimethoxyhexane: comparison with several similar aliphatic ethers. PubMed: Short-term oral toxicity of butyl ether, ethyl hexyl ether, methyl heptyl ether and 1,6-dimethoxyhexane in male rats and the role of 2-methoxyacetic acid. PubMed: Short-term oral toxicity of pentyl ether, 1,4-diethoxybutane, and 1,6-dimethoxyhexane in male rats.