| Preferred name | dimethyl octenone |
| Trivial Name | 4,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-3-one |
| Short Description | 4,7-dimethyl-6-octen-3-one |
| Formula | C10 H18 O |
| CAS Number | 2550-11-0 |
| ECHA Number | 219-845-3 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Nikkaji Number | J192.044H |
| xLogP3-AA | 2.90 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 154.2526550293 |
| Boiling Point | 208 to 209°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.194 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 67.78 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 2.81 est |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 399 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) | Yes |
| Stability | |
| alcoholic - good | Unspecified |
| antiperspirant spray - good | Unspecified |
| APC (pH = 10) - good | Unspecified |
| candles - poor | Unspecified |
| damp fabric - poor | Unspecified |
| dry fabric - poor | Unspecified |
| liquid bleach - poor | Unspecified |
| pH = 2 - good | Unspecified |
| powder detergent - good | Unspecified |
| powder detergent + activator - moderate | Unspecified |
| soap - good | Unspecified |
| toiletries - good | Unspecified |
| Odor Type: Citrus | |
| bitter, grapefruit, fresh, fruity | |
| Odor strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| General comment | At 100.00 %. bitter grapefruit fresh fruity |
| Dimethyl Octenone can be used to great advantage in citrus accords where it underlines the natural bitterness of the fruit. Its combination with fresh notes is much appreciated for the diffusion that it brings to compositions. Its utilisation with certain modern accords can give original and natural grapefruit effects. | Citrus, Fresh, Fruity |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Aldehydic , Citrus , Floral , Fresh and clean , Fruit , Grapefruit , Vetiver |
| Other purposes | Natural |
| Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
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| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi - Irritant | |
| R 36 - Irritating to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 25 - Avoid contact with 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. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
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| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 > 4250 mg/kg Dimethyl Octenone can be used to great advantage in citrus accords where it underlines the natural bitterness of the fruit. Its combination with fresh notes is much appreciated for the diffusion that it brings to compositions. Its utilisation with certain modern accords can give original and natural grapefruit effects. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| 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 dimethyl octenone usage levels up to: | |||
| 10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Recommendation for dimethyl octenone flavor usage levels up to: | |||
| not for flavor use. | |||
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):2550-11-0 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :102844 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WGK Germany:2 |
| 4,7-dimethyloct-6-en-3-one |
| Chemidplus:0002550110 |