2-cyclohexenone
cyclohex-2-en-1-one
Identification
| Name | 2-cyclohexenone |
| IUPAC | cyclohex-2-en-1-one |
| CAS Number | 930-68-7 |
| EINECS | 213-223-5 |
| FDA UNII | 445160R1U6 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H8 O |
| Molecular Weight | 96.12896000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00001577 |
| Nikkaji Number | J55.441C |
| Beilstein | 1280477 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2052 2-cyclohexenone |
| FEMA Number | 4517 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 930-68-7 ; 2-CYCLOHEXENONE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | pale yellow to yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98800 to 0.99800 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.231 to 8.314 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48500 to 1.49100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -53.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 170.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 100.00 to 101.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.620000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Vapor Density | 3.3 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 132.00 °F. TCC ( 55.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.610 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 220 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 70 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 250 ppm/4H |
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-cyclohexenone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Structure Class | II |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | 5.00000 |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | 1.00000 |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | 10.00000 |
| snack foods | 1.00000 |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | 1.00000 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
cyclohex-2-en-1-one
cyclohex-2-enone
2-
cyclohexane-1-one
2-
cyclohexen-1-one
cyclohexen-2-one
1-
cyclohexen-3-one
3-oxo
cyclohexene
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