Preferred name | methoxymelonal |
Trivial Name | 6-Methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal |
Short Description | (±)-6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal |
Formula | C10 H20 O2 |
CAS Number | 62439-41-2 |
FEMA Number | 4745 |
ECHA Number | 263-545-5 |
FDA UNII | K4F39MF7SF |
Nikkaji Number | J307.044A |
MDL | MFCD03701093 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.80 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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Export Tariff Code: | 2912.49.9500 |
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Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 172.26780700684 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.423 to 7.456 |
Refractive Index | 1.432 to 1.435 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 219 to 220°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.119 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 87.78 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.856 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 624.2 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Floral | |
floral, fruity, watery, citrus, melon, green | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 366 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1995) | At 100.00 %. floral fruity watery citrus melon green |
Flavor Type: Fruity | |
fruity, juicy, watery | |
General comment | Fruity juicy watery |
Excellent for imparting fresh notes to apple, raspberry, dragonfruit, watermelon, winter melon, and other types of fruit flavors. Has fresh watery notes also useful for seafood flavors. | Fresh, fruity, juicy, melon, watery |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Citrus , Floral , Fruit , Green , Lilac , Magnolia , Melon |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
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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: | |
oral-rabbit LD50 10000 mg/kg Excellent for imparting fresh notes to apple, raspberry, dragonfruit, watermelon, winter melon, and other types of fruit flavors. Has fresh watery notes also useful for seafood flavors. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
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 methoxymelonal usage levels up to: | |||
1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
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: 26 | |||
Click here to view publication 26 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 15.00000 | 18.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 3.00000 | 6.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 200.00000 | 200.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 15.00000 | 19.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | 9.00000 | 12.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 6.00000 | 6.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | 5.00000 | 5.00000 | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | 5.00000 | 5.00000 | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 6.00000 | 6.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):62439-41-2 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :112491 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal |
Chemidplus:0062439412 |