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W254430

2-Heptanone

greener alternative

natural, 98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Methyl pentyl ketone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4COCH3
CAS Number:
110-43-0
Molecular Weight:
114.19
Flavis number:
7.002
PubChem Substance ID:
329830437
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
2544
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
203-767-1
MDL number:
MFCD00009513
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1699063
Organoleptic:
creamy; waxy; cheesy; fruity
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

300

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

3.94 (vs air)

vapor pressure

2.14 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

98%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

739 °F

expl. lim.

1.11 %, 65 °F, 7.9 %, 121 °F

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

Greener Alternative Product

refractive index

n20/D 1.408 (lit.)

bp

149-150 °C (lit.)

mp

−35 °C (lit.)

density

0.82 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

creamy; waxy; cheesy; fruity

SMILES string

CCCCCC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C7H14O/c1-3-4-5-6-7(2)8/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

CATSNJVOTSVZJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

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GHS02,GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

105.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

41 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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SHBP2190
SHBN4195
SHBM7628
MKCJ3554
MKCG3353

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W254430-1KG-K04061838093325
W254430-500G-K04061834396666
W254430-SAMPLE-K04061834355359