2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal
ALDRICH/W238920 - mixture of isomers, natural, FG
Synonym: Melon aldehyde; Melonal
CAS Number: 106-72-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H16O
Molecular Weight: 140.22
EC Number: 203-427-2
MDL Number: MFCD00006981
Linear Formula: (CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2CH(CH3)CHO
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | 96% |
bp | 116-124 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 0.851 g/mL at 25 °C |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural | |
InChI | 1S/C9H16O/c1-8(2)5-4-6-9( |
InChI key | YGFGZTXGYTUXBA-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | cucumber; green; melon; sweet; watermelon |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
SMILES string | CC(CCC=C(C)C)C=O |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H317 |
Precautionary statements | P280 - P302 + P352 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39 |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 143.6 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 62 °C |
Purity | 96% |
bp | 116-124 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
Density | 0.851 g/mL at 25 °C |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2389 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |