2-hexyl-5 or 6-keto-1,4-dioxane
2-hexyl-5(or 6)-keto-1,4-dioxane
Identification
| Name | 2-hexyl-5 or 6-keto-1,4-dioxane |
| IUPAC | 6-hexyl-1,4-dioxan-2-one |
| FDA UNII | 253TJ775PU |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H18 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 186.25106000 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1486 2-hexyl-5 or 6-keto-1,4-dioxane |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 977043-60-9 ; 2-HEXYL-5 OR 6-KETO-1,4-DIOXANE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.28000 to 1.28600 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 10.651 to 10.701 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48600 to 1.49200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 104.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 245.00 °F. TCC ( 118.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.581 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 1.00 % 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-hexyl-5 or 6-keto-1,4-dioxane 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
1,4-
dioxan-2-one, 5-hexyl-
1,4-
dioxan-2-one, 5(or 6)-hexyl-
5(or 6)-
hexyl-1,3-dioxan-4-one
5 or 6-
hexyl-1,4-dioxan-2-one
5-
hexyl-1,4-dioxan-2-one
6-
hexyl-1,4-dioxan-2-one
1 or 2-
hexyl-2-hydroxyethoxyacetic acid delta-lactone
2-
hexyl-5-keto-1,4-dioxane
2-
hexyl-5(or 6)-keto-1,4-dioxane
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