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General Material Information

Preferred name ketoisophorone
Trivial Name Ketoisophorone
Short Description 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione
Formula C9 H12 O2
CAS Number 1125-21-9
FEMA Number 3421
Flavis Number 7.109
ECHA Number 214-406-2
FDA UNII 72WY3KLB5R
Nikkaji Number J94.748B
Beilstein Number 2207030
MDL MFCD00043119
COE Number 11200
xLogP3-AA 1.00 (est)
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1857 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 1125-21-9 ; 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENE-1,4-DIONE
Synonyms
  • cetotabac
  • cyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione, 2,6,6-trimethyl-
  • 2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione, 2,6,6-trimethyl-
  • oxo pholone
  • 4-ketoiso phorone
  • 4-oxo-alpha-iso phorone
  • 4-oxoiso phorone
  • 6-oxoiso phorone
  • keto-iso phorone
  • ketoiso phorone
  • oxoiso phorone
  • ketoiso phorone pure
  • 2,6,6-trimethyl cyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione
  • 2,2,6-trimethyl cyclohex-5-en-1,4-dione
  • 2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
  • 3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
  • 2,2,6-trimethyl-5-cyclohexen-1,4-dione
  • 2,6,6-trimethyl-cyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione
  • 3,5,5-trimethyl-cyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione
  • 2,2,6-trimethyl-cyclohex-5-en-1,4-dione
  • 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione
  • 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohex-5-en-1,4-dione
  • 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione
  • 2-Cyclohexene-1,4-dione, 2,6,6-trimethyl-
  • 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
  • 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
  • 4-Oxoisophorone
  • Oxophorone
  • 6-Oxoisophorone
  • Oxopholone
  • 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1,4-dione
  • 4-Ketoisophorone
  • 4-Oxo-α-isophorone
  • keto-Isophorone
  • Oxoisophorone

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Literature & References

2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:1125-21-9
Pubchem (cid):62374
Pubchem (sid):135020326
Pherobase:View
Publications by US Patents
3,941,828 - Process for the preparation of oxophorones
3,981,311 - Aromatic compositions
3,989,857 - Flavoring phenol or phenol derivative containing food or feed with cycloaliphatic derivatives
4,014,350 - Aromatic compositions
Process for the preparation of a diketone derivative
Publications by PubMed
Attraction of the orange mint moth and false celery leaftier moth (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to floral chemical lures.
Recombinant S. cerevisiae expressing Old Yellow Enzymes from non-conventional yeasts: an easy system for selective reduction of activated alkenes.
An ene reductase from Clavispora lusitaniae for asymmetric reduction of activated alkenes.
Improved biocatalysts from a synthetic circular permutation library of the flavin-dependent oxidoreductase old yellow enzyme.
Comparative characterization of novel ene-reductases from cyanobacteria.
Aerobic oxidation of β-isophorone catalyzed by N-hydroxyphthalimide: the key features and mechanism elucidated.
Enoate reductases from non conventional yeasts: bioconversion, cloning, and functional expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Bioreduction of α,β-unsaturated ketones and aldehydes by non-conventional yeast (NCY) whole-cells.
Composition of sulla (Hedysarum coronarium L.) honey solvent extractives determined by GC/MS: norisoprenoids and other volatile organic compounds.
Volatile composition screening of Salix spp. nectar honey: benzenecarboxylic acids, norisoprenoids, terpenes, and others.
Rapid method for screening enoate reductase activity in yeasts.
Asymmetric reduction of activated alkenes using an enoate reductase from Gluconobacter oxydans.
Continuous two-phase flow miniaturised bioreactor for monitoring anaerobic biocatalysis by pentaerythritol tetranitrate reductase.
Asymmetric Reduction of Activated Alkenes by Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate Reductase: Specificity and Control of Stereochemical Outcome by Reaction Optimisation.
Metabolite and target transcript analyses during Crocus sativus stigma development.
Emission of volatile chemicals from flowering dogwood (cornus Florida L.) flowers.
Ketoisophorone transformation by Marchantia polymorpha and Nicotiana tabacum cultured cells.
Quality and functionality of saffron: quality control, species assortment and affinity of extract and isolated saffron compounds to NMDA and sigma1 (sigma-1) receptors.
A variety of volatile compounds as markers in unifloral honey from dalmatian sage (Salvia officinalis L.).
In situ product recovery (ISPR) by crystallization: basic principles, design, and potential applications in whole-cell biocatalysis.
Floral odor variation in two heterostylous species of Primula.
Cloning and overexpression of the old yellow enzyme gene of Candida macedoniensis, and its application to the production of a chiral compound.
Anthropogenic organic contaminants in sediments of the Lippe river, Germany.
In situ product removal using a crystallization loop in asymmetric reduction of 4-oxoisophorone by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Molecular markers of anthropogenic activity in sediments of the Havel and Spree Rivers (Germany).
Old Yellow Enzyme from Candida macedoniensis catalyzes the stereospecific reduction of the C=C bond of ketoisophorone.
Publications by J-Stage
Old Yellow Enzyme from Candida macedoniensis Catalyzes the Stereospecific Reduction of the C=C Bond of Ketoisophorone

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):HMDB40216
FooDB:FDB019928
Export Tariff Code:2914.29.5000
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
Wikipedia:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 152.19303894043
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon
Melting Point 23 to 28°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 92 to 94°C @ 11 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.158 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 96.11 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 0.994 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, slightly Yes
water, 1839 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Musty
musty, woody, sweet, tea, tobacco, leafy, citrus, lemon, brown
General comment At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. musty woody sweet tea tobacco leaf
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 4, 59, (1990) Musty, woody, sweet, tea, citrus lemon with sI. brown nuances
Flavor Type: Citrus
citrus, floral, musty, tea, green, sweet, fruity
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 4, 59, (1990) At 40.00 ppm. Citrus, floral, musty, tea like with green sweet fruity nuances
General comment Citrus floral musty tea green sweet fruity

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Amber, Balsam, Cherry, Citrus, Honey, Oriental, Patchouli, Raspberry, Tobacco, Woody
Flavoring purposes Molasses, Tea
Other purposes Ozone
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R 38 - Irritating to skin.
R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
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:
flavor and 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 ketoisophorone usage levels up to:
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 50.00 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 1900 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:540 (μg/person/day)
Structure Class: II
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: 7
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): -1.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -5.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 7.0000035.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 2.0000010.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 3.0000015.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): 2.0000010.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 4.0000020.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): --
Bakery wares (07.0): 5.0000025.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 1.000005.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): 1.000005.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 2.0000010.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): 3.0000015.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 2.0000010.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 4.0000020.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 5.0000025.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): 2.0000010.00000

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 213: alpha,beta-Unsaturated alicyclic ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 2.7 of FGE.19
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List of apha, beta-Unsaturated Aldehydes and Ketones representative of FGE.19 substances for Genotoxicity Testing [1] - Statement of the Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 73, Revision 3 (FGE.73Rev3): Consideration of alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th and 63rd meeting) structurally related to primary saturated or unsaturated alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.12Rev4 (2013)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 9, Revision 5 (FGE.09Rev5): Secondary alicyclic saturated and unsaturated alcohols, ketones and esters containing secondary alicyclic alcohols from chemical group 8 and 30, and an ester of a phenol derivative from chemical group 25
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 87, Revision 2 (FGE.87Rev2): Consideration of bicyclic secondary alcohols, ketones and related esters evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to bicyclic secondary alcohols, ketones and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.47Rev1 (2008)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 9, Revision 6 (FGE.09Rev6): Secondary alicyclic saturated and unsaturated alcohols, ketones and esters containing secondary alicyclic alcohols from chemical group 8 and 30, and an ester of a phenol derivative from chemical group 25
View page or View pdf

Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 213, Revision 2 (FGE.213Rev2): Consideration of genotoxic potential for a,ß-unsaturated alicyclic ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 2.7 of FGE.19
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Safety and efficacy of secondary aliphatic saturated or unsaturated alcohols, ketones, ketals and esters with a second secondary or tertiary oxygenated functional group belonging to chemical group 10 when used as flavourings for all animal species
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EPI System: View
AIDS Citations:Search
Cancer Citations:Search
Toxicology Citations:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):1125-21-9
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :62374
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 2811
WGK Germany:3
2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione
Chemidplus:0001125219