methoxymelonal
(±)-6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal
Identification
| Name | methoxymelonal |
| IUPAC | 6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal |
| CAS Number | 62439-41-2 |
| EINECS | 263-545-5 |
| FDA UNII | K4F39MF7SF |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H20 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.26780000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD03701093 |
| Nikkaji Number | J307.044A |
Regulatory
| FEMA Number | 4745 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear viscous liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.89100 to 0.89500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.423 to 7.456 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43200 to 1.43500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 219.00 to 220.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.119000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 190.00 °F. TCC ( 87.78 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.856 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 366 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. Strong, diffusive, ozonic, muguet, watery, marine, with a hint of fruit
|
| Odor sample from | Bush Boake Allen Inc |
| Taste Description |
fruity juicy watery Fresh, fruity, juicy, melon, watery
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rabbit LD50 10000 mg/kg |
| 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for methoxymelonal usage levels up to | 1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| baked goods | 15.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 3.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 200.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 15.00000 |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | 9.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 6.00000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | 5.00000 |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | 5.00000 |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 6.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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