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Methylheptenone (isomer Unspecified)

Aroma Chemical CAS 409-02-9

A soft nutty note with a hazelnut character.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Gourmand
Descriptor 2 Nutty
Descriptor 3 Roasted

Identification

CAS Number409-02-9
INCI NameMethylheptenone isomers
CategoryAroma Chemical

Synonyms

filbert heptenone B, filbertone, methyl heptenone isomers, methyl-2-heptenone, 4-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, 6-methylhept-5-en-2-one, sulcatone

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 173.28 °C
Flash Point 52.22 °C
Vapor Pressure 1.277000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 1.947
Solubility alcohol; water, slightly; water, 1208 mg/L @ 25 C (est)
Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid

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