2-methyl octanal
2-methyloctanal
Identification
| Name | 2-methyl octanal |
| IUPAC | 2-methyloctanal |
| CAS Number | 7786-29-0 |
| EINECS | 232-093-0 |
| FDA UNII | L193398KLN |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H18 O |
| Molecular Weight | 142.24166000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00216765 |
| Nikkaji Number | J65.643G |
| CoE Number | 113 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 270 2-methyloctanal |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 05.024 2-methyloctanal |
| FEMA Number | 2727 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 7786-29-0 ; 2-METHYLOCTANAL |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear oily liquid (est) |
| Assay | 90.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.82200 to 0.83000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - est. | 6.848 to 6.914 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42300 @ 14.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 82.00 to 83.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 10.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.759000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 156.00 °F. TCC ( 68.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.305 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Stability | bath foam |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Human Experience | 10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for 2-methyl octanal usage levels up to | 1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| 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
methyl hexyl acetaldehyde
2-
methyl octanal
alpha-
methyl octanal
2-
methyl octanaldehyde
methylhexylacetaldehyde
2-
methyloctanal
a-
methyloctanal
octanal, 2-methyl-
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