1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone
2-pentanone, 1-hydroxy-4-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone |
| CAS Number | 68113-55-3 |
| FDA UNII | 60PZB594QD |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.16004000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J3.153.036I |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1952 1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone |
| FEMA Number | 4463 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 68113-55-3 ; 1-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-2-PENTANONE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.95200 to 0.95800 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.931 to 7.981 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42700 to 1.43300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 163.00 to 164.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.701000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 139.00 °F. TCC ( 59.30 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.720 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | ethereal fruity |
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 1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 1.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | 1.00000 |
| 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 | 0.50000 |
| snack foods | 0.50000 |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1-
hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one
2-
pentanone, 1-hydroxy-4-methyl-
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