Methylheptenone

Methylheptenone is a colorless to pale yellow, clear liquid with a medium, citrus, fruity odor.

This product is used as a fragrance additive in apple, blueberry, lemon, lime, peach, pineapple, banana, and citrus fragrances, as well as a flavor additive in carrot, tomato, and nut flavors.

Substance Identification

Synonyms Methyl Heptenone | Sulcatone | 6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one
CAS 110-93-0
EINECS 203-816-7
FEMA 2707
HS.CODE 291400
Molecular Formula C8H14O
Moleclar Weight 126.2

Toxicological Information

LD50 oral, rat 3500mg/kg
LD50 dermal, rabbit 5gm/kg min

Application & Uses

  • used in apple, apricot, banana, berry, citrus, cranberry, grape, guava, pear, passion fruit, quince, tea, tomato, tobacco, rose and spearmint flavors
  • used to provide a natural green freshness to agrestic or hesperidian top notes
  • used as an intermediate for the synthesis of linalool, pseudoionone and Citral
  • used as important pharmaceutical intermediates
  • used in the fragrance formulation of daily commodities, such as soaps, detergents

Features & Benefits

  • Soluble in methanol and chloroform

Sales Specification

ITEM VALUE
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odor Citrus
Assay, % 97
LD50 oral, rat 3500mg/kg
LD50 dermal, rabbit 5gm/kg min

GHS Hazard Statements

H-Code H226/303/402
P-Code P210/233/240/241/243/273/280
Response P303+P361+P353 P312 P370+P378
Storage P403+P235
Disposal P501
S-phrases: S16 | R-phrases: R10

Storage

  • flammable materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room
  • ground all equipment containing material
  • keep away from heat
  • keep away from sources of ignition
  • keep container tightly closed
  • keep in a cool, well-ventilated place

Remark

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