torquatone
Identification
| Name | torquatone |
| IUPAC | 3-methyl-1-(2,4,6-trimethoxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)butan-1-one |
| CAS Number | 3567-96-2 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C16 H24 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 280.36408000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J13.005B |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystalline solid (est) |
| Assay | 96.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 40.00 to 41.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 402.00 to 403.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000001 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 347.00 °F. TCC ( 175.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.922 (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 torquatone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for torquatone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1-(3-
methyl butanoyl)-2,4,6-trimethoxy-3,5-dimethyl benzene
3-
methyl-1-(2,4,6-trimethoxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)butan-1-one
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