4-TERT-PENTYLCYCLOHEXANONE

CAS NO.：16587-71-6
Empirical Formula: C11H20O
Molecular Weight: 168.28
MDL number: MFCD00013798
EINECS: 240-642-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-06-04 15:13:48

What is 4-TERT-PENTYLCYCLOHEXANONE?

Chemical properties

4-TERT-PENTYLCYCLOHEXANONE is a colorless liquid, d20 4 0.919–0.927, n20 D 1.466–1.471,with a powerful, orris-type aroma. Hydrogenation of p-tert-amylphenol over palladium in the presence of borax is described for its synthesis.
It is useful in perfume compositions for, for example, laundry detergents.

Occurrence

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.

The Uses of 4-TERT-PENTYLCYCLOHEXANONE

It finds its application as a masking agent and a perfuming agent in cosmetic industry.

Preparation

From 4-tert-amylcyclohexanol by chromic acid oxidation (Arctander, 1969).

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Trade name

Orivone (IFF)

Safety Profile

Mildly toxic by ingestion. A skinirritant. When heated to decomposition it emits smokeand acrid fumes.

Properties of 4-TERT-PENTYLCYCLOHEXANONE

Melting point:	96°C
Boiling point:	124-125°C 16mm
Density	0.92
vapor pressure	4.2Pa at 24℃
refractive index	1.4690
Flash point:	124-125°C/16mm
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and perfume materials.
form	Solid
color	A colourless liquid with a powerful earthy odour
Odor	Very powerful, diffusive, woody-camphoraceous odor, slightly earthy.
Water Solubility	Soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water.
BRN	2240475
CAS DataBase Reference	16587-71-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Cyclohexanone, 4-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)- (16587-71-6)

Safety information for 4-TERT-PENTYLCYCLOHEXANONE

Signal word	Danger
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. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.