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| US Patents: | 6,426,108 - Process for preparing hydroxyketones |
2-hydroxy-5-methylhexan-3-one
Notes:
Used as a food additive [EAFUS]
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| CAS Number: | 246511-74-0 |  3D/inchi
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| FDA UNII: | F06LL2B56F | |
| Nikkaji Web: | J1.532.198I | |
| XlogP3-AA: | 1.00 (est) | |
| Molecular Weight: | 130.18698000 | |
| Formula: | C7 H14 O2 | |
| NMR Predictor: | Predict (works with chrome or firefox) | |
Category: flavoring agents
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| FEMA Number: | 3989 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-hexanone |
| FDA: | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF): | 246511-74-0 ; 2-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3-HEXANONE |
Physical Properties:
| Appearance: | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay: | 95.00 to 100.00 % |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
| Boiling Point: | 172.21 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure: | 0.426000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point: | 147.00 °F. TCC ( 63.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w): | 0.978 (est) |
| Soluble in: | |
| alcohol | |
| water | |
| water, 3.878e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | |
Organoleptic Properties:
| Odor Description: | sweet chocolate |
| Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). | |
Cosmetic Information:
| None found |
Suppliers:
| Axsyn |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| 3-Hexanone,2-hydroxy-5-methyl- |
| Parchem |
| 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-hexanone |
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Safety Information:
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
| Pictogram | |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
Safety in Use Information:
| Category: | flavoring agents | ||
| Recommendation for 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-hexanone usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| Structure Class: | II | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 20 | |||
| Click here to view publication 20 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | - | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | 3.00000 | 6.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | 3.00000 | 8.00000 | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | 3.00000 | 7.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | - | |
| gelatins / puddings: | 3.50000 | 9.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | - | |
| imitation dairy: | 3.50000 | 6.00000 | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | 3.50000 | 6.00000 | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
Safety References:
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| EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 10920542 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
| 2-hydroxy-5-methylhexan-3-one | |
| Chemidplus: | 0246511740 |
References:
| 2-hydroxy-5-methylhexan-3-one | |
| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Pubchem (cid): | 10920542 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 135267140 |
Other Information:
| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | Search |
| FooDB: | FDB009605 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
| None Found |
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
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Synonyms:
| hexan-3-one, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl- | |
| 3- | hexanone, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl- |
| 2- | hydroxy-5-methylhexan-3-one |