2,6,6-trimethyl-2-hydroxycyclohexanone

General Material Information

Preferred name	2,6,6-trimethyl-2-hydroxycyclohexanone
Trivial Name	2-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexanone
Short Description	cyclohexanone, 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-
Formula	C9 H16 O2
CAS Number	7500-42-7
FEMA Number	4531
FDA UNII	MH0UUM21K0
Nikkaji Number	J439.304J
xLogP3-AA	1.30 (est)
NMR Predictor	External link
JECFA Food Flavoring	2054 2,6,6-trimethyl-2-hydroxycyclohexanone
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm	7500-42-7 ; 2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-HYDROXYCYCLOHEXANONE
Synonyms	cyclohexanone, 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl- 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl cyclohexan-1-one 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl cyclohexanone 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexan-1-one 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexanone 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexan-1-one 2-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexanone 2,2,6-Trimethyl-6-hydroxycyclohexanone 6-Hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone NSC 401666

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(IUPAC):	Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):	HMDB37023
FooDB:	FDB016003
VCF-Online:	VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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FAO:	2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-hydroxycyclohexanone

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	156.22491455078
Specific gravity	@ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon	8.231 to 8.281
Refractive Index	1.466 to 1.472 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point	232 to 233°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point	58 to 65°C @ 4 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure	0.011 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value	94.44 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	0.924 est
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 6304 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:
flavor and fragrance agents
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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).
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	average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:	-	-
beverages(nonalcoholic):	0.01000	0.10000
beverages(alcoholic):	-	-
breakfast cereal:	-	-
cheese:	-	-
chewing gum:	-	-
condiments / relishes:	-	-
confectionery froastings:	0.01000	0.10000
egg products:	-	-
fats / oils:	-	-
fish products:	-	-
frozen dairy:	-	-
fruit ices:	-	-
gelatins / puddings:	-	-
granulated sugar:	-	-
gravies:	-	-
hard candy:	-	-
imitation dairy:	-	-
instant coffee / tea:	1.00000	5.00000
jams / jellies:	-	-
meat products:	-	-
milk products:	1.00000	10.00000
nut products:	-	-
other grains:	-	-
poultry:	-	-
processed fruits:	-	-
processed vegetables:	-	-
reconstituted vegetables:	-	-
seasonings / flavors:	-	-
snack foods:	-	-
soft candy:	-	-
soups:	-	-
sugar substitutes:	-	-
sweet sauces:	-	-

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EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :101115

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexan-1-one

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