2-Heptylcyclopentanone
[CAS# 137-03-1]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Ketone fragrance >> Alicyclic ketone
• Name: 2-Heptylcyclopentanone
• Synonyms: Alismone; Fleuramone; NSC 78468
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O
• Molecular Weight: 182.30
• CAS Registry Number: 137-03-1
• EC Number: 205-273-1

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.12 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.8871 g/cm³ (20 °C)^**
• Boiling point: 158-159 °C (16 Torr)^***
• Refractive index: 1.4526 (589.3 nm 20 °C)^**
• Flash point: 98.6±10.7 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Nikishin, G. I.

^*** Gupta, S. M.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335