Methyl hexyl ketone (CAS N° 111-13-7)​

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Methyl hexyl ketone

2-Octanone ; Hexyl methyl ketone ; Laventerre ; Octan-2-one ; 2-oxo octane

Methyl hexyl ketone (CAS N° 111-13-7)​

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METHYL HEXYL KETONE

ID : M_0067361

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METHYL HEXYL KETONE

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Information Générales

General Presentation

  • CAS N° : 111-13-7

  • EINECS number : 203-836-1

  • FEMA number : 2802

  • FLAVIS number : 07.019

  • JECFA number : 288

  • Appearance : Colorless liquid

  • Density : 0,819

  • Volatility : Head

  • Price Range : €€

Physico-chemical properties

  • Molecular formula : C8H16O

  • Molecular Weight : 128,21 g/mol

  • Log P : Donnée indisponible.

  • Fusion Point : -16°C

  • Boiling Point : 173°C

  • Detection Threshold : 41 ppb et 62 ppb (0,0000062%)

  • Optical rotation : Donnée indisponible

  • Vapor pressure : Donnée indisponible

  • Refractive Index @20°C : Donnée indisponible

  • Acid Value : Donnée indisponible.

  • Flash Point : 57°C

Utilisation

Uses

Uses in perfumery :

Methyl Hexyl Ketone is used in hay notes and fougere accords. Allows to enhance a cheesy aspect, especially in fruity notes.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

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.

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.

Synthesis precursor :

In contrast to its synthesis, a hydrogenation of Methyl Hexyl Ketone converts it to 2-octanol, which also has an olfactory interest.

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.

Utilisation

Regulations & IFRA

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

IFRA 51th :

This ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment

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