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
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
| 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 | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C9H16O/c1-8(2)5-4-6-9( |
| InChI key | YGFGZTXGYTUXBA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | cucumber; green; melon; sweet; watermelon |
| Quality Level | 300 |
| 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 |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| 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  ). |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| 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 |