W238920

2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal

mixture of isomers, natural, FG

• Synonym(s): Melon aldehyde, 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
• MDL number: MFCD00006981
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830479
• Flavis number: 5.074
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117
• assay: 96%
• 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

• Biocompatibility Studies.: The biocompatibility of "2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal" is also a subject of research, particularly in applications involving direct contact with consumers, such as in cosmetics and personal care products. These studies ensure that the compound does not cause adverse reactions when used in skincare and cosmetic products (DOI: 10.1021/jf200466e).

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H317
• pcodes: P280 - P302 + P352
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1B
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 143.6 °F
• flash_point_c: 62 °C