2,3-Heptanedione , 97% , 96-04-8

Synonym(s):
Acetyl valeryl

CAS NO.：96-04-8

Empirical Formula: C7H12O2

Molecular Weight: 128.17

MDL number: MFCD00036550

EINECS: 202-472-5

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 26.25°C (estimate)
• Boiling point: 64 °C18 mm Hg(lit.)
• Density: 0.92 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• FEMA: 2543 | 2,3-HEPTANEDIONE
• refractive index: n20/D 1.415(lit.)
• Flash point: 105 °F
• storage temp.: Refrigerator
• form: clear liquid
• color: Light yellow to Yellow to Orange
• Odor: at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. butter cheese oily fresh yogurt
• Odor Type: buttery
• biological source: synthetic
• JECFA Number: 415
• BRN: 1700989
• Major Application: flavors and fragrances
• InChI: 1S/C7H12O2/c1-3-4-5-7(9)6(2)8/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: FJPGAMCQJNLTJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCC(=O)C(C)=O
• LogP: 0.26
• CAS DataBase Reference: 96-04-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,3-Heptanedione (96-04-8)

Description and Uses

2,3-Heptanedione has a powerful, cheesy, pungent odor with a sweet, oily character and a sweet, buttery taste. This substance may be synthesized from butyl acetoacetate, ethyl butyl ketone, or methyl-n-amyl ketone.

2,3-HEPTANEDIONE is used as food flavorings. Primarily used in flavorings for cream, cheese, nuts, rum, and similar products.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS02
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H226
• Precautionary statements: P210-P240-P241-P280a-P303+P361+P353-P501a
• PPE: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
• Risk Statements: 10
• RIDADR: UN 1224 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• TSCA: TSCA listed
• HazardClass: 3
• PackingGroup: III
• HS Code: 38220090
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• Limited Quantities: 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid)
• Excepted Quantities: Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)