5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl cyclohexen-2-one

General Material Information

Preferred name	5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl cyclohexen-2-one
Trivial Name	5-Ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one
Short Description	5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one
Formula	C12 H20 O
CAS Number	17369-61-8
FEMA Number	3061
ECHA Number	241-404-9
FDA UNII	LPZ81BCM3U
Nikkaji Number	J287.028B
COE Number	168
xLogP3-AA	3.10 (est)
NMR Predictor	External link
JECFA Food Flavoring	1111 tetramethylethylcyclohexenone (mixture of isomers)
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm	977045-69-4 ; TETRAMETHYL ETHYLCYCLOHEXENONE (MIXTURE OF ISOMERS)
Synonyms	2-cyclohexen-1-one, 5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl- 5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl cyclohex-2-en-1-one 5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one 5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one 5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethylcyclohexen-2-one tetramethyl ethyl cyclohexenone tetramethylethylcyclohexenone (mixture of isomers) 5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one 2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl- 5-Ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one

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Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	180.2906036377
Boiling Point	242 to 243°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure	0.034 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value	100.56 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	3.102 est
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, very slightly	Yes
water, 23.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No

Odor Type: Caramellic
warm, caramellic, fruity, spicy
General comment	At 100.00 %. warm caramel fruity spicy
Flavor Type: Caramellic
creamy, caramellic, fruity
General comment	Creamy caramel fruity

Applications	flavoring agents
Flavoring purposes	Caramel, Spice


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

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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for 5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl cyclohexen-2-one usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

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
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	30.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	5.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	30.00000
fruit ices:		-	30.00000
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	30.00000
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:		-	-

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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :86559

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5-ethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one

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