W394602

2-Methylcyclohexanone

≥98%

• Synonym(s): Tetrahydro-o-cresol
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₉(=O)
• CAS Number: 583-60-8
• Molecular Weight: 112.17
• FEMA Number: 3946
• Beilstein: 506751
• EC Number: 209-513-6
• MDL number: MFCD00001635
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901947
• Flavis number: 7.179
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.448 (lit.)
• bp: 162-163 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.924 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: cooling; minty; peppermint
• SMILES string: CC1CCCCC1=O
• InChI: 1S/C7H12O/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8/h6H,2-5H2,1H3
• InChI key: LFSAPCRASZRSKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Methylcyclohexanone is a cyclic ketone that is reported to occur in mint and horse chestnut.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H332
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P304 + P340 + P312
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 118.4 °F
• Flash Point(C): 48 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves