6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one
[CAS# 110-93-0]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Ketone fragrance >> Acyclic aliphatic ketone
• Name: 6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one
• Synonyms: Methylheptenone; Methyl isohexenyl ketone
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₄O
• Molecular Weight: 126.20
• CAS Registry Number: 110-93-0
• EC Number: 203-816-7
• FEMA: 2707

Properties

• Density: 0.855
• Melting point: -67.1 ºC
• Boiling point: 73 ºC (18 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.439-1.441
• Flash point: 50 ºC
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Risk Codes: R10
• Safety Description: S16

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1A	H317
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335

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