Identification

Namefilbert hexenone
IUPAC5-methylhex-3-en-2-one
CAS Number5166-53-0
EINECS225-950-5
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC7 H12 O
Molecular Weight112.17184000
MDL NumberMFCD00012166
Beilstein1720101
CoE Number11149

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1132 5-methyl-3-hexen-2-one
DG SANTE Food Flavourings07.106 5-methylhex-3-en-2-one
FEMA Number3409
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)5166-53-0 ; 5-METHYL-3-HEXEN-2-ONE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.83800 to 0.84300 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 6.973 to 7.015
Refractive Index 1.43700 to 1.44100 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 77.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 3.799000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 110.00 °F. TCC ( 43.33 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.514 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
A berry-like odor with a cheese undertone
Taste Description fruity berry

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 1680 ul/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 450 ul/kg
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-rat LCLo 500 ppm/4H

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for filbert hexenone usage levels up to1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)ND (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)0.10 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassII
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

FR berry FL cheese

Natural Occurrence

filbert roasted filbert

Synonyms

3- hexen-2-one, 5-methyl- 5- methyl hex-3-en-2-one 2-oxo-5- methyl hex-3-ene 5- methyl-3-hexen-2-one 5- methylhex-3-en-2-one PubMed: Particle growth by acid-catalyzed heterogeneous reactions of organic carbonyls on preexisting aerosols. PubMed: Cucurbitacins are insect steroid hormone antagonists acting at the ecdysteroid receptor.