6-Methyl-5-Hepten-2-One
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 110-93-0
A fresh citrus note with a lemongrass character and a soft green apple facet. Natural and lively, it adds a zesty green lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Lavender |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 110-93-0 |
| INCI Name | 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H14O |
| Mol. Weight | 126.20 |
| IUPAC Name | 6-methylhept-5-en-2-one |
| InChIKey | UHEPJGULSIKKTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
hept-5-en-2-one, 6-methyl-, 5-hepten-2-one, 6-methyl-, 6-methyl hept-5-en-2-one, 2-oxo-6-methyl hept-5-ene, methyl heptenone, methyl heptenone (natural), methyl heptenone natural, 2-methyl heptenone natural, methyl heptenone pure, methyl heptenone pure FCC, methyl isohexenyl ketone, 2-methyl-2-hepten-6-one, 6-methyl-5-heptene-2-one, 6-methyl-5-heptenone, 2-methyl-6-oxo-2-heptene, 6-methyl-hept-5-en-2-one, 6-methylhept-5-en-2-one, 2-oxo-6-methylhept-5-ene, 6-methylheptan-5-ene-2-one, methylheptenone, sulcatone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 173.1 °C |
| Melting Point | -67.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 50.56 °C |
| Density | 0.84600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.277000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.947 |
| Solubility | alcohol; fixed oils; water, 3351 /mg/L @ 20 C (exp) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | 0.07 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Limonene | 0.07 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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