W238902

2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal

stabilized, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Melonal
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C=CHCH₂CH₂CH(CH₃)CHO
• CAS Number: 106-72-9
• Molecular Weight: 140.22
• FEMA Number: 2389
• EC Number: 203-427-2
• Council of Europe no.: 2006
• MDL number: MFCD00006981
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901040
• Flavis number: 5.074
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• description: may contain a suitable antioxidant
• Assay: 85%
• contains: α-tocopherol as stabilizer (synthetic)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.444 (lit.)
• bp: 116-124 °C/100 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.851 g/mL at 25 °C
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: cucumber; green; melon; sweet; watermelon
• SMILES string: CC(CC\C=C(\C)C)C=O
• InChI: 1S/C9H16O/c1-8(2)5-4-6-9(3)7-10/h5,7,9H,4,6H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: YGFGZTXGYTUXBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Food volatile compounds facilitating HII mesophase formation: solubilization and stability.: This 2011 study explores the role of food volatile compounds, including 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal, in facilitating the formation and stability of HII mesophase, a structure relevant in food chemistry and material science (Amar-Zrihen et al., 2011).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H317
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P302 + P352
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 143.6 °F
• Flash Point(C): 62 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves