dimethyl octenone

General Material Information

Preferred name	dimethyl octenone
Trivial Name	4,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-3-one
Short Description	4,7-dimethyl-6-octen-3-one
Formula	C10 H18 O
CAS Number	2550-11-0
ECHA Number	219-845-3
FDA UNII	Search
Nikkaji Number	J192.044H
xLogP3-AA	2.90 (est)
NMR Predictor	External link
Synonyms	4,7-dimethyl oct-6-en-3-one 2,5-dimethyl-2-octen-6-one 2,5-dimethyl-2-octenone 4,7-dimethyl-6-octen-3-one 4,7-dimethyloct-6-en-3-one dimethyloctenone dimetil octenone grapefruit octenone 6-octen-3-one, 4,7-dimethyl- 2-octen-6-one, 2,5-dimethyl 4,7-dimethyloct-6-en-3-one 6-Octen-3-one, 4,7-dimethyl- 4,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-3-one

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Augustus Oils	BOC Sciences
Givaudan	Indukern F&F
Lluch Essence	Moellhausen
Penta International	The Perfumers Apprentice
Vigon International	Augustus Oils Ltd
Indukern, S.A. F&F Ingredients Division	Lluch Essence S.L.
Moellhausen S.P.A.	Penta International Corporation

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	154.2526550293
Boiling Point	208 to 209°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure	0.194 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value	67.78 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	2.81 est
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 399 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp)	Yes
Stability
alcoholic - good	Unspecified
antiperspirant spray - good	Unspecified
APC (pH = 10) - good	Unspecified
candles - poor	Unspecified
damp fabric - poor	Unspecified
dry fabric - poor	Unspecified
liquid bleach - poor	Unspecified
pH = 2 - good	Unspecified
powder detergent - good	Unspecified
powder detergent + activator - moderate	Unspecified
soap - good	Unspecified
toiletries - good	Unspecified

Odor Type: Citrus
bitter, grapefruit, fresh, fruity
Odor strength	medium
Substantivity	4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
General comment	At 100.00 %. bitter grapefruit fresh fruity
Dimethyl Octenone can be used to great advantage in citrus accords where it underlines the natural bitterness of the fruit. Its combination with fresh notes is much appreciated for the diffusion that it brings to compositions. Its utilisation with certain modern accords can give original and natural grapefruit effects.	Citrus, Fresh, Fruity

Applications	fragrance agents
Odor purposes	Aldehydic, Citrus, Floral, Fresh and clean, Fruit, Grapefruit, Vetiver
Other purposes	Natural
Cosmetic purposes	Perfuming agents

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36 - Irritating to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 25 - Avoid contact with eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.

Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 4250 mg/kg Dimethyl Octenone can be used to great advantage in citrus accords where it underlines the natural bitterness of the fruit. Its combination with fresh notes is much appreciated for the diffusion that it brings to compositions. Its utilisation with certain modern accords can give original and natural grapefruit effects.
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Category:
fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for dimethyl octenone usage levels up to:
	10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

Recommendation for dimethyl octenone flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):2550-11-0

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :102844

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

4,7-dimethyloct-6-en-3-one

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