| Preferred name | 4-methyl cyclohexanone |
| Trivial Name | 4-Methylcyclohexanone |
| Short Description | 4-methylcyclohexanone |
| Formula | C7 H12 O |
| CAS Number | 589-92-4 |
| FEMA Number | 3948 |
| ECHA Number | 209-665-3 |
| FDA UNII | 0L1R78K79S |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.213K |
| Beilstein Number | 0506746 |
| MDL | MFCD00001643 |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1104 4-methylcyclohexanone |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 589-92-4 ; 4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE |
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| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 589-92-4 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 11525 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134976729 |
| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31540 |
| FooDB: | FDB008150 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2914.29.5000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 112.17183685303 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.689 to 7.772 |
| Refractive Index | 1.441 to 1.452 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 169 to 171°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.5 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 40.56 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.38 |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 7092 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Animal | |
| musty, animal | |
| General comment | At 10.00 % in propylene glycol. musty animal |
| (data available) |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Amber , Ambergris , Ambreine , Ambrette oil replacer , Angelica , Animal , Castoreum , Cistus , Civet , Costus , Labdanum , Leather , Leather russian leather , Mastic oil replacer , Myrrh , Opoponax , Spikenard oil replacer , Valerian , Vetiver |
| Flavoring purposes | Angelica , Cistus , Valerian |
| Other purposes | Fecal , Fur , Hair |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xn - Harmful. | |
| R 10 - Flammable. R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
| 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: | |
| intravenous-dog LDLo 370 mg/kg CARDIAC: CHANGE IN RATE VASCULAR: BP LOWERING NOT CHARACTERIZED IN AUTONOMIC SECTION Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances, Academie des Sciences. Vol. 236, Pg. 633, 1953. oral-mouse LD50 1600 mg/kg "Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4783, 1982. oral-rat LD50 800 mg/kg "Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4783, 1982. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavoring agents | |||
| Recommendation for 4-methyl cyclohexanone 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: 19 | |||
| Click here to view publication 19 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | 10.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | 5.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | 50.00000 | 100.00000 | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | 5.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | - | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | - | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | 25.00000 | 50.00000 | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):589-92-4 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :11525 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 2297 |
| WGK Germany:1 |
| 4-methylcyclohexan-1-one |
| Chemidplus:0000589924 |
| RTECS:GW1750200 for cas# 589-92-4 |