| Name | 2-Nonanone |
| Synonyms | FEMA 2785 2-NONANONE Nonan-2-on 2-Nonanone Nonanone-2 nonan-2-one NONANONE, 2- HEPTYL METHYL KETONE METHYL HEPTYL KETONE METHYL-N-HEPTYL KETONE n-Heptyl methyl ketone 2-Nonanone,Heptyl methyl ketone P-[3-(3-METHYLHEPTYL)]ETHYLBENZENE p-[3-(3-METHYLHEPTYL)]ETHYLBENZENE, TECH |
| CAS | 821-55-6 |
| EINECS | 212-480-0 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H18O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(2)10/h3-8H2,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H18O |
| Molar Mass | 142.24 |
| Density | 0.82 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -21 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 192 °C/743 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 151°F |
| JECFA Number | 292 |
| Water Solubility | ca 0.5 g/L |
| Solubility | 0.37g/l |
| Vapor Presure | 83.2Pa at 25℃ |
| Vapor Density | 4.9 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear slightly yellow |
| BRN | 1743645 |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.421(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00009553 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liquid. Fruits, flowers, oils and herbs like aroma. Boiling point 195 °c. Soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol and oil, insoluble in water. |
| Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R36 - Irritating to the eyes R20 - Harmful by inhalation |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S39 - Wear eye / face protection. |
| UN IDs | 1993 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | RA8225000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29141990 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 3200 mg/kg KODAK* -,-,71 |
| Reference Show more | 1. Hong zonchao, Wu and Zhen, Yang Yanfang, et al. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of volatile oil from Curcuma longa Longa based on GC-MS and GC [J]. Central South Pharmaceutical Journal, 2019, 17(03):112-120. |
| FEMA | 2785 | 2-NONANONE |
| LogP | 3.14 |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | 2-nonanone as an ingredient of various food sources and also as a flavoring agent. GB 2760-1996 provides for the permitted use of flavorants. |
| content analysis | The measurement was performed by gas-liquid chromatography (GT-10-4) using a polar column. |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 172.515,2000). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Beverage 0.55; Ice cream 0.10~1.0; Candy and baked goods, 0.40~4.0. Moderate limits (FDA,§ 172.515,2000). |
| production method | from the oxidation of methyl heptyl procanol with chromic acid at room temperature. |