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W353701

Sigma-Aldrich

2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Cognac heptanone, Diisobutyl ketone, Isovalerone

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2COCH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
142.24
FEMA Number:
3537
Beilstein:
1743163
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
11914
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
7.122
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

4.9 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1.7 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

745 °F

expl. lim.

0.8-6.2 %, 100 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.412 (lit.)

bp

165-170 °C (lit.)

density

0.808 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

banana; green; ethereal; fruity; pineapple

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C9H18O/c1-7(2)5-9(10)6-8(3)4/h7-8H,5-6H2,1-4H3

InChI key

PTTPXKJBFFKCEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

120.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

49 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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[Thermal desorption gas chromatography for determination of diisobutyl ketone in air of working places].
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Zhonghua lao dong wei sheng zhi ye bing za zhi = Zhonghua laodong weisheng zhiyebing zazhi = Chinese journal of industrial hygiene and occupational diseases, 26(2), 110-112 (2008-05-01)
D E Dodd et al.
Toxicology and industrial health, 3(4), 443-457 (1987-12-01)
Four groups, each consisting of 10 male and 10 female Fischer-344 rats, were exposed 6 h/day, 5 days/week, for 9 days to diisobutyl ketone (DIBK) vapor at concentrations of 905, 300, 98, or 0 (control) ppm. An additional 10 rats/sex
R F White et al.
Environmental research, 61(1), 117-123 (1993-04-01)
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