lactadione

General Material Information

Preferred name	lactadione
Trivial Name	3-hydroxy-3-methylnonane-2,4-dione
Short Description	(±)-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-nonanedione
Formula	C10 H18 O3
CAS Number	544409-58-7
FEMA Number	4687
FDA UNII	KR08256859
Nikkaji Number	J1.919.634H
xLogP3-AA	1.30 (est)
NMR Predictor	External link
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm	544409-58-7 ; (±)-3-HYDROXY-3-METHYL-2,4-NONANEDIONE
Synonyms	(±)-3-hydroxy-3-methyl nonane-2,4-dione 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-nonadione (±)-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-nonane dione (±)-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-nonanedione (±)-3-hydroxy-3-methylnonane-2,4-dione 3-hydroxy-3-methylnonane-2,4-dione 2,4-nonadione, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-

Publications by Google Patents
Flavoring ingredients
Publications by US Patents
7,794,767 - Flavoring ingredients
Publications by Leffingwell & Associates
Flavor Properties of FEMA GRAS List 25 flavor chemicals

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(IUPAC):	Periodic Table of the Elements
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Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	186.25105285645
Boiling Point	275 to 276°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure	0.001 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value	134.8 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	3.39 est
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 719 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No


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 lactadione 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
publication number: 25
Click here to view publication 25
		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		5.00000	20.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		1.00000	3.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		5.00000	20.00000
breakfast cereal:		2.00000	10.00000
cheese:		5.00000	20.00000
chewing gum:		10.00000	20.00000
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		1.00000	5.00000
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		5.00000	30.00000
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		1.00000	5.00000
fruit ices:		1.00000	3.00000
gelatins / puddings:		1.00000	3.00000
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		1.00000	5.00000
imitation dairy:		5.00000	30.00000
instant coffee / tea:		1.00000	3.00000
jams / jellies:		1.00000	3.00000
meat products:		2.00000	5.00000
milk products:		5.00000	30.00000
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		100.00000	2000.00000
snack foods:		5.00000	20.00000
soft candy:		1.00000	5.00000
soups:		1.00000	10.00000
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		1.00000	10.00000

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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12003251

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3-hydroxy-3-methylnonane-2,4-dione

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