W280305

3-Octanone

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Ethyl amyl ketone, Ethyl pentyl ketone
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄COC₂H₅
• CAS Number: 106-68-3
• Molecular Weight: 128.21
• FEMA Number: 2803
• Beilstein: 1700021
• EC Number: 203-423-0
• Council of Europe no.: 2042
• MDL number: MFCD00009515
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901182
• Flavis number: 7.062
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.415 (lit.)
• bp: 167-168 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.822 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: cheese; green; mushroom; musty; vegetable; earthy
• SMILES string: CCCCCC(=O)CC
• InChI: 1S/C8H16O/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: RHLVCLIPMVJYKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

3-Octanone occurs naturally in mushrooms. It is also is one of the key volatiles produced by fungi such as Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Banana, blueberry, thyme, mushroom, rosemary and hyssop.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H315
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P303 + P361 + P353
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 123.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 51 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves