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General Material Information

Preferred name grapefruit nitrile
Trivial Name α,α,γ-Trimethylbenzenebutanenitrile
Short Description khusinil (IFF)
Formula C13 H17 N
CAS Number 75490-39-0
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xLogP3-AA 3.50 (est)
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Synonyms
  • benzenebutanenitrile, a,a,g-trimethyl-
  • 2,2-dimethyl-4-phenylpentanenitrile
  • khusinil (IFF)
  • alpha,alpha,gamma- trimethyl benzene butane nitrile
  • alpha,alpha,gamma- trimethyl benzenebutanenitrile
  • 2,2,4-trimethyl-4-phenyl butane nitrile
  • 2,2,4-trimethyl-4-phenyl butanenitrile
  • 2,2,4-trimethyl-4-phenylbutane nitrile
  • 2,2-dimethyl-4-phenylpentanenitrile
  • Benzenebutanenitrile, α,α,γ-trimethyl-
  • Valeronitrile, 2,2-dimethyl-4-phenyl-
  • α,α,γ-Trimethylbenzenebutanenitrile
  • 2,2,4-Trimethyl-4-phenylbutanenitrile
  • 2,2-Dimethyl-4-phenyl-valeronitrile

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Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
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Export Tariff Code:2926.90.0000
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 187.28549194336
Boiling Point 294 to 295°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.002 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 110 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.895
Shelf life 24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 14.67 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Citrus
citrus, gardenia, grapefruit, burnt, autumn, leafy, vetiver
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 68 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol
Luebke, William tgsc, (2009) At 100.00 %. citrus gardenia grapefruit burnt autumn leaves vetiver
General comment Adds sparkle and bloom to most compounds. Grapefruit, rhubarb, vetivert, green, woody
Arcadi Boix Camps, writing in 2009, when it was still a captive, tells us that it is “chemically related to Symrise’s Hydrocitronitrile but it smells totally different. It is extraordinarily citrussy-grapefruitlike with a torrent of freshness within its molecule.” Citrus-grapefruit, fruity-rhubarb, woody, green, vetivert

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Citrus, Grapefruit, Woody

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn N - Harmful, Dangerous for the environment.
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
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 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.
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

Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for grapefruit nitrile usage levels up to:
10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for grapefruit nitrile flavor usage levels up to:
not for flavor use.

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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):75490-39-0
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :156605
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WGK Germany:3
2,2-dimethyl-4-phenylpentanenitrile
Chemidplus:0075490390