2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal
ALDRICH/W238902 - stabilized, FCC, FG
Synonym: Melonal
CAS Number: 106-72-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H16O
Molecular Weight: 140.22
EC Number: 203-427-2
MDL Number: MFCD00006981
Linear Formula: (CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2CH(CH3)CHO
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | 85% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 116-124 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
| contains | α-tocopherol as stabilizer (synthetic) |
| density | 0.851 g/mL at 25 °C |
| description | may contain a suitable antioxidant |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C9H16O/c1-8(2)5-4-6-9( |
| InChI key | YGFGZTXGYTUXBA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | cucumber; green; melon; sweet; watermelon |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CC(CCC=C(C)C)C=O |
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| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H317 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P302 + P352 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 143.6 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 62 °C |
| Purity | 85% |
| bp | 116-124 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.851 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2389 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


