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W274003

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone

≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

Benzyl isobutyl ketone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2COCH2C6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
176.25
FEMA Number:
2740
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
159
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
7.025
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

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

Assay

≥95%

impurities

1.6% 4-methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanol

refractive index

n20/D 1.498 (lit.)

bp

250-251 °C (lit.)

density

0.949 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

woody; spicy; sweet

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CC(=O)Cc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C12H16O/c1-10(2)8-12(13)9-11-6-4-3-5-7-11/h3-7,10H,8-9H2,1-2H3

InChI key

DTYGTEGDVPAKDA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

221.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

105.00 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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