Methyl hexyl ketone (CAS N° 111-13-7)​

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Methyl hexyl ketone

2-Octanone ; Hexyl methyl ketone ; Laventerre ; Octan-2-one ; 2-oxo octane

Methyl hexyl ketone (CAS N° 111-13-7)​

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Company Ingredient Name ID Naturality Purity Latin name Treated part Geographical origin Certifications Comments MOQ
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METHYL HEXYL KETONE M_0067361 Naturel - - - - more -

Ingredient Name : METHYL HEXYL KETONE

ID : M_0067361

Naturality : Naturel

Certifications :

Information Générales

General Presentation

  • CAS N° : 111-13-7

  • EINECS number : 203-836-1

  • FEMA number : 2802

  • Density : 0,819

  • Optical rotation : Donnée indisponible

  • Allergens : This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

  • Refractive Index @20°C : Donnée indisponible

  • Volatility : Head

  • Price Range : €€

  • Appearance : Colorless liquid

  • FLAVIS number : 07.019

  • JECFA number : 288

Information on synthetic ingredients

  • Acid Value : Donnée indisponible

  • Boiling Point : 173°C

  • Detection Threshold : 41 ppb et 62 ppb (0,0000062%)

  • Molecular formula : C8H16O

  • Log P : Donnée indisponible.

  • Molecular Weight : 128,21 g/mol

  • Fusion Point : -16°C

  • Flash Point : 57°C

  • Vapor pressure : Donnée indisponible

Utilisation

Uses

Other comments :

Comparing it with Methyl Hexyl Ketone, the latter has a more earthy than mushroom smell, as does Methyl Amyl Ketone.

Stability :

Stable in perfumes and diverse functional bases

Uses in perfumery :

Methyl Hexyl Ketone is used in hay notes and fougere accords. Allows to enhance a cheesy aspect, especially in fruity notes.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Isomerism :

When the ketone function of Methyl Hexyl Ketone is relocated, the smell can radically change. For example, Ethyl Pentyl Ketone has a more lavender and mushroom smell. 1,3 Octenol and Aldehyde C-8 are constitutional isomers of Methyl Hexyl Ketone. Their smell is closer to mushroom or more aldehyde.

Synthesis precursor :

In contrast to its synthesis, a hydrogenation of Methyl Hexyl Ketone converts it to 2-octanol, which also has an olfactory interest.

Natural availability :

Methyl Hexyl Ketone is present in Lavandin EO, Ruta graveolens and several foods such as certain cheeses. Therefore, it can be extracted from Lavandin EO. However, synthetic Methyl Hexyl Ketone in most often used in perfumery.

Synthesis route :

Methyl Hexyl Ketone is synthesized by a catalytic oxidation of 2-octanol. This oxidation can be done in the presence of sodium hypochlorite at a high temperature, for example.

Utilisation

Regulations & IFRA

This ingredient is not restricted

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