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3-methyl hexanal

flavoring agents
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CAS Number: 19269-28-4
FDA UNII: XUF7U8UTGI
Category: flavoring agents
IUPAC Name: 3-methyl hexanal
InChI : InChI=1/C7H14O/c1-3-4-7(2)5-6-8/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3
Std.InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14O/c1-3-4-7(2)5-6-8/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3
InChIKey : ZSJUABCTGCNBPF-UHFFFAOYAJ
Std.InChIKey: ZSJUABCTGCNBPF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES : CCCC(C)CC=O
MDL: MFCD19622807
Molar Refractivity : 34.62 ± 0.3 cm3 (est)
Parachor : 316.9 ± 4.0 cm3 (est)
Index of Refraction : 1.403 ± 0.02 (est)
Surface Tension : 24.9 ± 3.0 dyne/cm (est)
Density : 0.805 ± 0.06 g/cm3 (est)
Polarizability : 13.72 ± 0.5 10-24cm3 (est)

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JECFA Food Flavoring:2173 3-methylhexanal
DG SANTE Food Flavourings:05.219 3-methylhexanal
FEMA Number:4261 3-methylhexanal
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):19269-28-4 ; 3-METHYLHEXANAL

Physical Properties:

Appearance:colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay: 98.70 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:0.74500 to 0.81100 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 6.199 to 6.748
Refractive Index:1.40100 to 1.40500 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point: 143.00 to 144.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure:5.920000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 91.00 °F. TCC ( 32.60 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w): 2.286 (est)
Soluble in:
alcohol
water, 1348 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:
water

Cosmetic Information:

None found

Suppliers:

BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
3-Methylhexanal 95%
Parchem
3-methyl hexanal
Sigma-Aldrich
For experimental / research use only.
3-Methylhexanal analytical standard
Chemical Sources Association
Need This Item for Flavor/Food?: You can contact the Chemical Sources Association

Safety Information:

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in Use Information:

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for 3-methyl hexanal usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.12 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): N/A (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure Class: I
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 23
Click here to view publication 23
average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.500000.50000
beverages(alcoholic): 0.500000.50000
breakfast cereal: 0.500000.50000
cheese: --
chewing gum: 0.500000.50000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: 0.500000.50000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 0.500000.50000
fruit ices: 0.500000.50000
gelatins / puddings: 0.500000.50000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 0.500000.50000
imitation dairy: 0.500000.50000
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: 0.500000.50000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: 0.500000.50000
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: 0.500000.50000
snack foods: 0.500000.50000
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: 0.500000.50000

Safety References:

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 1, Revision 1 (FGE.01Rev 1): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 01 Rev2 (FGE.01 Rev2): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :140511
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
3-methylhexanal
Chemidplus:0019269284

References:

3-methylhexanal
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Pubchem (cid):140511
Pubchem (sid):135096003

Other Information:

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB32405
FooDB:FDB009840
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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Potential Blenders and core components :

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Potential Uses:

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Occurrence (nature, food, other):

Synonyms:

hexanal, 3-methyl-
3-methylhexanal

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