4-methyl-4-hepten-3-one
4-hepten-3-one, 4-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 4-methyl-4-hepten-3-one |
| IUPAC | (E)-4-methylhept-4-en-3-one |
| CAS Number | 22319-31-9 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H14 O |
| Molecular Weight | 126.19878000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J100.568E |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 07.261 4-methyl-4-hepten-3-one |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 96.12 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.85100 to 0.87100 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.081 to 7.248 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44200 to 1.46200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 179.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.947000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 140.00 °F. TCC ( 59.90 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.178 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
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 4-methyl-4-hepten-3-one usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
4-
hepten-3-one, 4-methyl-
(4E)-4-
methyl-4-hepten-3-one
(E)-4-
methylhept-4-en-3-one
PubMed:
Characterization and synthesis of volatile compounds from the defensive secretions of some "daddy longlets" (Arachnida: Opiliones: Leiobunum spp.).