Name | 2,3-heptanedione |
Synonyms | NSC 31668 FEMA 2543 VALERYLACETYL FEMA No. 2543 Valerylacetyl Acetyl valeryl ACETYL VALERYL UNII-DK55DDE86P Acetyl pentanoyl 2,3-HEPTANEDIONE 2,3-heptanedione 2,3-Heptanedione heptane-2,3-dione TIMTEC-BB SBB008584 |
CAS | 96-04-8 |
EINECS | 202-472-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H12O2/c1-3-4-5-7(9)6(2)8/h3-5H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C7H12O2 |
Molar Mass | 128.17 |
Density | 0.92g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 26.25°C (estimate) |
Boling Point | 64°C18mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | 105°F |
JECFA Number | 415 |
Vapor Presure | 3.98mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Light yellow to Yellow to Orange |
BRN | 1700989 |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.415(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Slightly yellow liquid. Boiling point 62 ℃(2666Pa). Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol. It is fragrant with cream, cheese and oil. Natural products are found in tomatoes, beer, rum, soybeans, mushrooms and soy sauce. |
Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
UN IDs | UN 1224 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 38220090 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | III |
FEMA | 2543 | 2,3-HEPTANEDIONE |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): non-alcoholic beverage 0.96; Cold beverage 3.1; Candy 8.2; baked products 7.9; Gum 1.7. FDA,§ 172.515: limited to the appropriate amount. |
Use | food flavor. Mainly used for cream, cheese, nuts, rum and other flavors. |
production method | is obtained from the synthesis of butyl acetoacetate with ethyl butanone or methyl pentanone. |