2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE

What is 2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE?

2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-oxacyclopentane has a mild, musty-like and sweet odor.

Reported found in tomato, lingonberry, cowberry (Vacinium vitis idaea L.) and tomato.

From acetone and propylene glycol.

ChEBI: 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-dioxolane is a ketal.

Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: green, earthy, vegetative and musty with tomato and potato nuances.

Boiling point:	98°C
Density	0.897
refractive index	1.3930-1.3970
FEMA	3441 \| 2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1,3-OXACYCLOPENTANE
Flash point:	98°C
storage temp.	Refrigerator
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
color	Colourless
Odor	at 100.00 %. earthy ethereal green vegetable asparagus raw potato tomato tomato leaf
JECFA Number	929

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P405:Store locked up. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…