2-methyl-2-octenal
2-octenal, 2-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 2-methyl-2-octenal |
| IUPAC | 2-methyloct-2-enal |
| CAS Number | 73757-27-4 |
| FDA UNII | 964SLD7H63 |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H16 O |
| Molecular Weight | 140.22572000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.539.995C |
| CoE Number | 5126 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1217 2-methyl-2-octenal |
| FEMA Number | 3711 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 73757-27-4 ; 2-METHYL-2-OCTENAL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.87200 to 0.88200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.256 to 7.339 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44900 to 1.45900 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 70.00 to 75.00 °C. @ 8.00 mm Hg, 203.00 to 207.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 4.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.271000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 138.00 °F. TCC ( 58.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.228 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 2-methyl-2-octenal usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| 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 | - |
| 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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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
methyl-2-octen-1-al
2-
methyloct-2-enal
2-
octenal, 2-methyl-
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