Methyl Hexyl Ketone
Naturelle - Synthétique
Fruity > Green Fruits > Butyric > Earthy
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Other names :
2-Octanone ; Hexyl methyl ketone ; Laventerre ; Octan-2-one ; 2-oxo octane
Volatility :
Head
Uses in perfumery :
Methyl Hexyl Ketone is used in hay notes and fougere accords. Allows to enhance a cheesy aspect, especially in fruity notes.
Natural availability :
Methyl Hexyl Ketone is present in Lavandin EO, Ruta graveolens and several foods such as certain cheeses. Therefore, it can be extracted from Lavandin EO. However, synthetic Methyl Hexyl Ketone in most often used in perfumery.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
Comparing it with Methyl Hexyl Ketone, the latter has a more earthy than mushroom smell, as does Methyl Amyl Ketone.
Price Range :
€€
Stability :
Stable in perfumes and diverse functional bases
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- Molecular formula :
- C8H16O
- Molecular Weight :
- 128,21 g/mol
- Density :
- 0,819
- Flash Point :
- 57°C
- Fusion Point :
- -16°C
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- Donnée indisponible,
- Boiling Point :
- 173°C
- Detection Threshold :
- Entre 41 ppb et 62 ppb (0,0000062%) selon les personnes
Synthesis route :
Methyl Hexyl Ketone is synthesized by a catalytic oxidation of 2-octanol. This oxidation can be done in the presence of sodium hypochlorite at a high temperature, for example.
Synthesis precursor :
In contrast to its synthesis, a hydrogenation of Methyl Hexyl Ketone converts it to 2-octanol, which also has an olfactory interest.
Isomerism :
When the ketone function of Methyl Hexyl Ketone is relocated, the smell can radically change. For example, Ethyl Pentyl Ketone has a more lavender and mushroom smell.
1,3 Octenol and Aldehyde C-8 are constitutional isomers of Methyl Hexyl Ketone. Their smell is closer to mushroom or more aldehyde.
- EINECS number :
- 203-836-1
- FEMA number :
- 2802
- JECFA number :
- 288
- FLAVIS number :
- 07.019
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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