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General Material Information

Preferred name 2-decanone
Trivial Name 2-Decanone
Short Description methyl octyl ketone
Formula C10 H20 O
CAS Number 693-54-9
FEMA Number 4271
Flavis Number 7.15
ECHA Number 211-752-6
FDA UNII GX543OLT0R
Nikkaji Number J79.790A
Beilstein Number 1747463
MDL MFCD00009571
COE Number 11055
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 2074 2-decanone
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 693-54-9 ; 2-DECANONE
Synonyms
  • decan-2-one
  • ketone, methyl octyl
  • methyl N-octyl ketone
  • methyl octyl ketone
  • octyl methyl ketone

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Literature & References

decan-2-one
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:693-54-9
Pubchem (cid):12741
Pubchem (sid):134976257
Pherobase:View
Publications by US Patents
3,931,166 - Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines
Publications by PubMed
Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of the essential oil and extracts of Zanthoxylum alatum grown in north-western Himalaya.
Brushed block copolymer micelles with pH-sensitive pendant groups for controlled drug delivery.
Mass and Ion Transport in Ketones and Ketone Electrolytes: Comparison with Acetate Systems.
Synthesis and antimalarial activity study of some new Mannich bases of 7-chloro-4-aminoquinoline.
Simultaneous determination of ultraviolet filters in aqueous samples by plunger-in-needle solid-phase microextraction with graphene-based sol-gel coating as sorbent coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
[Analyze on volatile compounds of Antrodia camphorata using HS-SPME-GC-MS].
On-chip electro membrane extraction with online ultraviolet and mass spectrometric detection.
Isolation and characterization of 4-tert-butylphenol-utilizing Sphingobium fuliginis strains from Phragmites australis rhizosphere sediment.
Relation between developmental stage, sensory properties, and volatile content of organically and conventionally grown pac choi (Brassica rapa var. Mei Qing Choi).
Olfactory response of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) to cattle-derived volatile compounds.
A contact sex pheromone component of the emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae).
Repellency property of long chain aliphatic methyl ketones against Anopheles gambiae s.s.
Chemical characterization of territorial marking fluid of male Bengal tiger, Panthera tigris.
Templation of the excited-state chemistry of alpha-(n-alkyl) dibenzyl ketones: how guest packing within a nanoscale supramolecular capsule influences photochemistry.
Kinetic analysis of volatile formation in milk subjected to pressure-assisted thermal treatments.
Nonaqueous CE using contactless conductivity detection and ionic liquids as BGEs in ACN.
Identification of components of male-produced pheromone of coffee white stemborer, Xylotrechus quadripes.
Biodegradation of phenol at low temperature using two-phase partitioning bioreactors.
Estrogenic activity of cosmetic components in reporter cell lines: parabens, UV screens, and musks.
Systemic absorption of the sunscreens benzophenone-3, octyl-methoxycinnamate, and 3-(4-methyl-benzylidene) camphor after whole-body topical application and reproductive hormone levels in humans.
Effect of UV screens and preservatives on vitellogenin and choriogenin production in male medaka (Oryzias latipes).
Influence of lipid fraction, emulsifier fraction, and mean particle diameter of oil-in-water emulsions on the release of 20 aroma compounds.
Population growth impairment of sulfur-containing compounds to Tetrahymena pyriformis.
Palladium(II)-catalyzed oxidation of aldehydes and ketones. 1. Carbonylation of ketones with carbon monoxide catalyzed by palladium(II) chloride in methanol.
Interactions between artificial saliva and 20 aroma compounds in water and oil model systems.
In vitro and in vivo estrogenicity of UV screens.
Olfactory discrimination ability for homologous series of aliphatic ketones and acetic esters.
Population growth kinetics of Tetrahymena pyriformis exposed to selected nonpolar narcotics.
Growth kinetics of preexposed and naive populations of Tetrahymena pyriformis to 2-decanone and acetone.
Anesthetic activity of monoketones in mice: relationship to hydrophobicity and in vivo effects on Na+/K+ -ATPase activity and membrane fluidity.
Permeability of commercial solvents through living human skin.
Ketone EC50 values in the Microtox test.
Sensitivity to sunscreens.

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
CHEBI:View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB31409
FooDB:FDB003484
Export Tariff Code:2914.19.0000
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
FAO:2-Decanone

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 156.26860046387
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 6.815 to 6.865
Refractive Index 1.421 to 1.428 @ 20 °C
Acid Value 3 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.248 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 1
Flash Point TCC Value 85 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.73
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 76.8 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Floral
orange, floral, fatty, peach
Odor strength medium
Substantivity > 8 hour(s) at 100.00 %
General comment At 100.00 %. orange floral fatty peach
Flavor Type: Fermented
fermented, cheesy
General comment Fermented cheesy
Adds ketonic notes for cheese. Also useful for fermented notes in fruits, especially apple, pear, and skin notes of bananas. Fermented, generic cheese notes

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Floral, Moss, Orange, Orange blossom
Other purposes Enhancer

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
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.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-mouse LD50 [sex: M] 7936 mg/kg
(Tanii et al., 1986)

oral-mouse LD50 7936 mg/kg
Toxicology Letters. Vol. 30, Pg. 13, 1986.

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 2-decanone usage levels up to:
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.52 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 1600 (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: 23
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 5.0000025.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 2.0000010.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: 2.0000010.00000
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: 4.0000020.00000
egg products: --
fats / oils: 2.0000010.00000
fish products: 1.000005.00000
frozen dairy: 3.0000015.00000
fruit ices: 3.0000015.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: 1.000005.00000
milk products: 3.0000015.00000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: 2.0000010.00000
processed vegetables: 2.0000010.00000
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: 2.0000010.00000
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): 3.0000015.00000
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): 2.0000010.00000
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):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 7 (FGE.07): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 63 (FGE.63): Consideration of aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids evaluated by EFSA in FGE.07 (2005) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 1 (FGE.07Rev1): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 2 (FGE.07Rev2) : Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 3 (FGE.07Rev3): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 4 (FGE.07Rev4): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5
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Safety and efficacy of saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters with esters containing secondary alcohols belonging to chemical group 5 when used as flavourings for all animal species
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 5 (FGE.07Rev5): saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12741
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WGK Germany:2
decan-2-one
Chemidplus:0000693549
RTECS:HE0725000 for cas# 693-54-9