(±)-alpha-melonol
2,6-dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol
Identification
| Name | (±)-alpha-melonol |
| IUPAC | 2,6-dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol |
| CAS Number | 36806-46-9 |
| EINECS | 253-223-2 |
| FDA UNII | 69EAF1ZB1U |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H18 O |
| Molecular Weight | 142.24166000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.539.192H |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 348 2,6-dimethyl-6-hepten-1-ol |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 02.110 2,6-dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol |
| FEMA Number | 3663 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 90.00 to 100.00 |
| Additional Assay Information | 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one: 5% - 10% |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.84100 to 0.84600 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 6.998 to 7.040 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 62.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg, 190.00 to 191.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.136000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 155.00 °F. TCC ( 68.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.731 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. |
| Taste Description | melon |
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 (±)-alpha-melonol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | ND (μg/capita/day) |
| 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
(±)-2,6-
dimethyl hept-6-en-1-ol
(±)-2,6-
dimethyl-6-hepten-1-ol
(±)-2,6-
dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol
(1)-2,6-
dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol
2,6-
dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol
6-
hepten-1-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-
melonol, a-
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