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W238920

Sigma-Aldrich

2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal

mixture of isomers, natural, FG

Synonym(s):

Melon aldehyde, Melonal

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2CH(CH3)CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
140.22
FEMA Number:
2389
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.074
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

96%

refractive index

n20/D 1.444 (lit.)

bp

116-124 °C/100 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.851 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

cucumber; green; melon; sweet; watermelon

SMILES string

CC(CC\C=C(\C)C)C=O

InChI

1S/C9H16O/c1-8(2)5-4-6-9(3)7-10/h5,7,9H,4,6H2,1-3H3

InChI key

YGFGZTXGYTUXBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • Biocompatibility Studies.: The biocompatibility of "2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal" is also a subject of research, particularly in applications involving direct contact with consumers, such as in cosmetics and personal care products. These studies ensure that the compound does not cause adverse reactions when used in skincare and cosmetic products (DOI: 10.1021/jf200466e).

Pictograms

Exclamation mark

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1B

WGK

WGK 2


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