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HomeProduct name list4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone

4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone

Synonym(s):Benzyl isobutyl ketone

  • CAS NO.:5349-62-2
  • Empirical Formula: C12H16O
  • Molecular Weight: 176.25
  • MDL number: MFCD00015639
  • EINECS: 226-316-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-05 21:24:55
4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone Structural

What is 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone?

Description

4-Methyl-l-phenyl-2-pentanone has a sweet, woody, spicy odor. At low levels, it has a sweet and tart, fruity flavor. Prepared by passing phenylacetic acid and isovaleric acid over Th02 catalyst at 450 - 470°C.

Chemical properties

Colorless, oily liquid

Chemical properties

4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone has a sweet, woody, spicy odor. At low levels, the flavor is sweet and tart

The Uses of 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone

Flavoring.

The Uses of 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone

4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone is a volatile flavor and fragrance agent used as a food additive, which gives rise to a woody odour and a sweet/fruity/spicy taste.

Preparation

By passing phenylacetic acid and isovaleric acid over ThO2 catalyst at 450 to 470°C.

Definition

ChEBI: 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone is a member of benzenes.

Properties of 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone

Boiling point: 250-251 °C(lit.)
Density  0.949 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.498(lit.)
FEMA  2740 | 4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE
Flash point: 221 °F
storage temp.  under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
form  Liquid
color  Colorless to light yellow
Odor at 100.00 %. sweet woody fruity spice burnt sugar
JECFA Number 828
CAS DataBase Reference 5349-62-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzyl isobutyl ketone(5349-62-2)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Pentanone, 4-methyl-1-phenyl- (5349-62-2)

Safety information for 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone

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