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W238920

2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal

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mixture of isomers, natural, FG

Synonym(s):

Melon aldehyde, Melonal

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2CH(CH3)CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
140.22
FEMA Number:
2389
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.074
EC Number:
203-427-2
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Organoleptic:
cucumber; green; melon; sweet; watermelon
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

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

assay

96%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

sustainability

Greener Alternative Product

refractive index

n20/D 1.444 (lit.)

bp

116-124 °C/100 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.851 g/mL at 25 °C

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

organoleptic

cucumber; green; melon; sweet; watermelon

SMILES string

CC(CC\C=C(\C)C)C=O

InChI

1S/C9H16O/c1-8(2)5-4-6-9(3)7-10/h5,7,9H,4,6H2,1-3H3

InChI key

YGFGZTXGYTUXBA-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".

Application

  • Biocompatibility Studies.: The biocompatibility of "2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal" is also a subject of research, particularly in applications involving direct contact with consumers, such as in cosmetics and personal care products. These studies ensure that the compound does not cause adverse reactions when used in skincare and cosmetic products (DOI: 10.1021/jf200466e).


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Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

143.6 °F

flash_point_c

62 °C



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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W238920-SAMPLE-K04061837509759
W238920-100G-K04061834365419
W238920-500G-K04061834396468
W238920-1KG-K04061834365426