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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Methylcyclohexanone

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Tetrahydro-p-cresol

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H9(=O)
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
112.17
FEMA Number:
3948
Beilstein:
506746
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.4443 (lit.)

bp

169-171 °C (lit.)

density

0.914 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

musty; animal

SMILES string

CC1CCC(=O)CC1

InChI

1S/C7H12O/c1-6-2-4-7(8)5-3-6/h6H,2-5H2,1H3

InChI key

VGVHNLRUAMRIEW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

4-Methylcyclohexanone is a cyclic flavor ketone that is reported to be present in volatile oil of roasted sesame seeds.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

118.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

48 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Identification of volatile flavor components of the oil from roasted sesame seeds.
Nakamura S, et al.
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 53(7), 1891-1899 (1989)

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