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W278505

2-Nonanone

≥99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Heptyl methyl ketone

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)6COCH3
CAS Number:
821-55-6
Molecular Weight:
142.24
FEMA Number:
2785
Council of Europe no.:
154c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
eCl@ss:
39021224
PubChem Substance ID:
24901327
Flavis number:
7.020
EC Number:
212-480-0
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00009553
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1743645
Organoleptic:
green; herbaceous; fruity; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.421 (lit.)

bp

192 °C/743 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−21 °C (lit.)

density

0.82 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

green; herbaceous; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C9H18O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(2)10/h3-8H2,1-2H3

InChI key

VKCYHJWLYTUGCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Antifungal activity of bio-active cell-free culture extracts and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) synthesised by endophytic fungal isolates of Garden Nasturtium.: This research highlights the antifungal properties of 2-Nonanone, demonstrating its potential in biological control and offering an alternative to chemical pesticides in agricultural practices (Santra et al., 2024).

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Blue cheese, butter, cheddar cheese, coconut, fish, krill, oil of rue.

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hcodes

H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

147.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

64 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBN9048
SHBM5640
SHBL5341
MKCG6932
MKCC9195

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Related Content

Janina Kühn et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 55(9), 3599-3604 (2007-04-07)
Interactions of the model flavor compound 2-nonanone with individual milk proteins, whey protein isolate (WPI), and sodium caseinate in aqueous solutions were investigated. A method to quantify the free 2-nonanone was developed using headspace solid-phase microextraction followed by gas chromatography
L Moio et al.
The Journal of dairy research, 67(2), 273-285 (2000-06-07)
Volatile concentrates were obtained by vacuum distillation from both natural and creamy Gorgonzola cheese and isolated by continuous liquid-liquid extraction. Both were analysed by high resolution gas chromatography (HRGC), HRGC-mass spectrometry and HRGC-olfactometry. A total of 63 components were identified
The neurotoxicity of 5-nonanone: preliminary report.
M A Shifman et al.
Toxicology letters, 8(4-5), 283-288 (1981-06-01)
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W278505-1KG-K04061838257321
W278505-5KG-K04061838181053
W278505-250G-K04061837516740
W278505-SAMPLE-K04061837516757