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: 2025-01-27 09:38:02
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
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.
The Uses of 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone
Flavoring.
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 | n |
| 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) |
 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
New Products
2,3-Dihydro-5,6-dimethoxy-2-(4-piperidinylmethyl)-1H-inden-1-one hydrochloride 3-Pyridineacrylic acid 2-pyridineacetonitrile Methyl 4-chloropyridine-2-carboxylate hydrochloride 1-Methyl-4-piperidinone 1-Boc-4-cyanopiperidine 2-Propanamine, 1-chloro-, hydrochloride (9CI) 3-Pyridineacetonitrile, α-hydroxy- 3-Iodophenylacetic acid 3-(hexyloxy)-4-(pyridin-3-yl)-1,2,5-thiadiazole 2-Hexyn-1-ol Dibenzo-18-crown-6 N N' DimethylEthylenediamine Lead II Bromide Variamine Blue B Diazonium salt Ethyl Methanesulfonate N Ethylmethylamine N N N'Trimethyl ethylenediamine (R)-2-Methylpyrolidine-2-carboxylic acid (De Mepro) Boc-his(trt)-OH Sacubitril- Valsartan Ramipril Fmoc-L-Glu-OtBu Boc LeucineRelated products of tetrahydrofuran
You may like
-
4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone CAS 5349-62-2View Details
5349-62-2 -
52092-43-0 98%View Details
52092-43-0 -
Methyl-2-chloro pyridine-5-carboxylate 98%View Details
58481-11-1 -
2-Chloro 4-Nitro Pyridine N-Oxide 98%View Details
14432-16-7 -
Tetrahydropiperin 23434-88-0 >98%View Details
23434-88-0 -
N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylmethylenediamine Or Bis(dimethylamino)methane 51-80-9 98%View Details
51-80-9 -
Nicotinic acid N-oxide 2398-81-4 98%View Details
2398-81-4 -
695-34-1 2-Amino 4-Methyl Pyridine 98%View Details
695-34-1
Statement: All products displayed on this website are only used for non medical purposes such as industrial applications or scientific research, and cannot be used for clinical diagnosis or treatment of humans or animals. They are not medicinal or edible.