2-Undecanone
ALDRICH/W309311 - natural, FCC, FG
Synonym: Methyl nonyl ketone
CAS Number: 112-12-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H22O
Molecular Weight: 170.29
EC Number: 203-937-5
MDL Number: MFCD00009583
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)8COCH3
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 | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| bp | 231-232 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.825 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| 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/C11H22O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8 |
| InChI key | KYWIYKKSMDLRDC-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 11-13 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | fatty; waxy; fruity |
| Quality Level | 400 |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCC(C)=O |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor density | 5.9 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | • Larvicididal Activity of Natural Repellents Against the Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti: This paper details the use of natural compounds like 2-Undecanone as effective larvicidal agents against vectors of significant human diseases, showcasing their role in developing non-toxic, eco-friendly insect control solutions (Zhang et al., 2020  ).). |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste: @ 10 ppm. |
| General description: | 2-Undecanone occurs naturally in wild tomato. It is also found in Ruta chalepensis essential oil and hop oil. Due to its insect repellant activity, 2-undecanone is being considered as a natural non-toxic alternative to N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET. |
| 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 glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 25 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS09 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | N |
| Risk Statements | 50/53 |
| Safety Statements | 23-24/25-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN3082 - class 9 - PG 3 - DOT NA1993 - Environmentally hazardous |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 192.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 89 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 231-232 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 11-13 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.825 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3093 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |