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2-Nonanone

≥99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Heptyl methyl ketone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)6COCH3
CAS Number:
821-55-6
Molecular Weight:
142.24
FEMA Number:
2785
Council of Europe no.:
154c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
eCl@ss:
39021224
PubChem Substance ID:
24901327
Flavis number:
7.020
EC Number:
212-480-0
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00009553
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1743645
Organoleptic:
green; herbaceous; fruity; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.421 (lit.)

bp

192 °C/743 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−21 °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

organoleptic

green; herbaceous; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C9H18O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(2)10/h3-8H2,1-2H3

InChI key

VKCYHJWLYTUGCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Antifungal activity of bio-active cell-free culture extracts and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) synthesised by endophytic fungal isolates of Garden Nasturtium.: This research highlights the antifungal properties of 2-Nonanone, demonstrating its potential in biological control and offering an alternative to chemical pesticides in agricultural practices (Santra et al., 2024).

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Blue cheese, butter, cheddar cheese, coconut, fish, krill, oil of rue.

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hcodes

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

147.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

64 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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