Identification

Nameethyl 3-oxohexanoate
IUPACethyl 3-oxohexanoate
CAS Number3249-68-1
EINECS221-835-9
FDA UNII8Q1AHG710E
Molecular FormulaC8 H14 O3
Molecular Weight158.19718000
MDL NumberMFCD00009401
Nikkaji NumberJ100.919B
Beilstein0507689
XlogP31.10 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring602 ethyl 3-oxohexanoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.542 ethyl 3-oxohexanoate
FEMA Number3683
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)3249-68-1 ; ETHYL 3-OXOHEXANOATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 96.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.97400 to 0.98000 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.105 to 8.155
Refractive Index 1.41700 to 1.42700 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 104.00 °C. @ 22.00 mm Hg, 90.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.243000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 173.00 °F. TCC ( 78.33 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.386 (est)
Soluble in alcohol

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Sweet, green, sweaty with fruity notes
Taste Description at 50.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 300 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

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

Safety in Use

Categoryflavoring agents
Recommendation for ethyl 3-oxohexanoate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.024 (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

FL apple green apple FL cake FL fruit punch FL orange FL pineapple

Natural Occurrence

tamarillo fruit

Synonyms

butyrylacetic acid ethyl ester ethyl 3-oxocaproate ethyl a-butyrylacetate ethyl alpha-butyryl acetate ethyl beta-ketohexanoate ethyl butanoylacetate ethyl butyroacetate ethyl butyryl acetate ethyl butyrylacetate ethyl-3-oxohexanoate green butyroacetate 3-keto-n- hexanoic acid ethyl ester 3-oxo- hexanoic acid ethyl ester hexanoic acid, 3-oxo-, ethyl ester Try the PubMed Search.