3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE

Synonym(s):Tetrahydro-m-cresol

CAS NO.：591-24-2
Empirical Formula: C7H12O
Molecular Weight: 112.17
MDL number: MFCD00001639
EINECS: 209-710-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-11-28 16:31:44

What is 3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS TO VERY SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID

Chemical properties

3-Methylcyclohexanone has an acetone-like odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in the plant Mentha pulegium L. (European pennyroyal), peppermint oil, cornmint oil, penny royal oil, buchu oil and heater beef fat

The Uses of 3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE

3-Methylcyclohexanone is used as a fragrant and flavouring agent.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: minty cooling, clean and impacting with a slight medicinal solvent nuance.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: minty, sweet, lifting cooling with a slight ethereal solvent-like impact; fresh and slightly medicinal

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 47, p. 2790, 1982 DOI: 10.1021/jo00135a024
Tetrahedron Letters, 25, p. 5911, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)81718-4

Properties of 3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE

Melting point:	-73 °C
Boiling point:	169-170 °C (lit.)
alpha	[α]D20 0.0±0.5゜ (neat)
Density	0.914 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.446(lit.)
FEMA	3947 \| 3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE
Flash point:	125 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to very slightly yellow
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. minty camphor medicinal
Water Solubility	1.498g/L(20 ºC)
JECFA Number	1103
BRN	969804
Dielectric constant	12.4
CAS DataBase Reference	591-24-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Cyclohexanone, 3-methyl- (591-24-2)

Safety information for 3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02
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 H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects
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. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242:Use only non-sparking tools. P243:Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.