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(±)-alpha-melonol

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name (±)-alpha-melonol
Trivial Name 2,6-Dimethyl-6-hepten-1-ol
Short Description 2,6-dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol
Formula C9 H18 O
CAS Number 36806-46-9
FEMA Number 3663
Flavis Number 2.11
ECHA Number 253-223-2
FDA UNII 69EAF1ZB1U
Nikkaji Number J1.539.192H
xLogP3-AA 3.00 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 348 2,6-dimethyl-6-hepten-1-ol
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
Synonyms
  • (±)-2,6-dimethyl hept-6-en-1-ol
  • (±)-2,6-dimethyl-6-hepten-1-ol
  • (±)-2,6-dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol
  • (1)-2,6-dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol
  • 2,6-dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol
  • 6-hepten-1-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-
  • melonol, a-
  • 2,6-dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol
  • 6-Hepten-1-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-
  • 6-Hepten-1-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-, (±)-
  • 2,6-Dimethyl-6-hepten-1-ol
  • dl-2,6-Dimethyl-6-hepten-1-ol
  • Melonol

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Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB37304
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 142.24165344238
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 6.998 to 7.04
Boiling Point 190 to 191°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.136 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 68.33 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.731 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 640.7 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Melon
melon
General comment At 1.00 % in propylene glycol. melon
Flavor Type: Melon
melon
General comment Melon

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Melon
Flavoring purposes Honeydew, Mango, Melon, Watermelon

Safety Information

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 (±)-alpha-melonol usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): ND (μg/capita/day)
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: 13
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): -0.20000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -2.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: -0.50000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -0.20000
fruit ices: -0.20000
gelatins / puddings: -0.50000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -0.50000
imitation dairy: -0.40000
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: -0.50000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

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):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 6 (FGE.06): Straight-and branched-chain aliphatic unsatured primary alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and esters from chemical groups 1 and 4
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Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 5: Esters of 23 branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and 24 branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1, 2, and 5
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 6, Revision 1 (FGE.06Rev1) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 5, Revision 1 (FGE.05Rev1):Esters of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1, 2, and 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) [1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 5, Revision 2 (FGE.05Rev2): Branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids and esters of these with aliphatic saturated alcohols from chemical groups 1, 2, 3 and 5
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):36806-46-9
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EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :169818
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
2,6-dimethylhept-6-en-1-ol
Chemidplus:0036806469