(±)-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone

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4-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-one

CAS: 57548-36-4 C8 H16 O2 MW: 144.21392000

Identification

Name(±)-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone
IUPAC4-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-one
CAS Number57548-36-4
FDA UNII8L7AQ2787O
Molecular FormulaC8 H16 O2
Molecular Weight144.21392000
Nikkaji NumberJ1.662.361J

Regulatory

FEMA Number4784
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Soluble in water, 7.858e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
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 (±)-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods50.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)30.00000
beverages(alcoholic)30.00000
breakfast cereal40.00000
cheese-
chewing gum60.00000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy50.00000
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings40.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy50.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea50.00000
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products40.00000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors50.00000
snack foods-
soft candy50.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces50.00000

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Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

2- heptanone, 4-hydroxy-6-methyl- 4- hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-one Try the PubMed Search.