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2,3-Heptanedione

HCID 60983
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Basic information

CAS
96-04-8
Standard SMILES
CCCCC(=O)C(C)=O
InChIKey
FJPGAMCQJNLTJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C7H12O2
Average molar mass
128.17 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
128.08372962

Overview

2,3-Heptanedione is an alpha-diketone.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
2,3-Heptanedione
IUPAC
heptane-2,3-dione
English name
2,3-Heptanedione
Molecular formula
C7H12O2
Molecular weight
128.17

Names & synonyms

2,3-HEPTANEDIONE96-04-8Heptane-2,3-dioneAcetyl valerylValerylacetylAcetyl pentanoylFEMA No. 2543DK55DDE86PEINECS 202-472-5NSC 31668NSC-31668DTXSID4059128
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FEMA 25432,3-Heptanedione,98%2,3-Heptanedione>TIMTEC-BB SBB0085842,3-HEPTANEDIONE 98%
2,3-HEPTANDIONE [FCC]2,3-HEPTANEDIONE [FHFI]2,3-HEPTANDIONERefChem:442606DTXCID5048978202-472-5AcetylvalerylMFCD00036550

Database identifiers

CAS
96-04-8
PubChem CID
60983
DTXSID
DTXSID4059128
ChEMBL
CHEMBL364588
ChEBI
CHEBI:88623
UNII
DK55DDE86P
EC Number
202-472-5
Nikkaji
J97.909K

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
1
Topological polar surface area
34.1 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2
Rotatable bonds
4
Heavy atoms
9
Formal charge
0
Complexity
116

Experimental & physicochemical properties

LipidsFatty Acyls [FA] -> Oxygenated hydrocarbons [FA12]
FragrancesFragrance Ingredient (2,3-Heptanedione) -> IFRA transparency List
Food AdditivesFLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Density0.917-0.923
Flavoring AgentsEU Flavoring substances
Solubility · 3 items

slightly

slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol

(in ethanol)

Boiling Point · 2 items

64.00 °C. @ 18.00 mm Hg

62 °C (20 mm Hg)

Refractive Index1.413-1.416
Physical Descriptionyellowish liquid

Physicochemical properties

Safety & regulation

Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Warning

H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 1494 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 2 items

Chemical: 2,3-Heptanedione

2,3-Heptanedione: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Hazard Classes and CategoriesFlam. Liq. 3 (100%)

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
ridadr
UN 1224 3/PG 3
hs_code
38220090
risk_code
10
Signal word
Warning
Symbol(GHS)
GHS02
hazard_class
3
Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
packing_group
III
Hazard statements
H226

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

Cellular LocationsCytoplasm

Uses & manufacturing

Use Classification · 5 items

Fragrance Ingredients

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

General Manufacturing Information2,3-Heptanedione: ACTIVE
Applications · 3 items

Description2,3-Heptanedione has a powerful, cheesy, pungent odor with a sweet, oily character and a sweet, buttery taste. This substance may be synthesized from butyl acetoacetate, ethyl butyl ketone, or methyl-n-amyl ketone.

OccurrenceReported found in tomato, rum, soybean, mushroom and fermented soya hydrolysate (shoyu)

Uses2,3-HEPTANEDIONE is used as food flavorings. Primarily used in flavorings for cream, cheese, nuts, rum, and similar products.

Preparation methods

PreparationFrom butyl acetoacetate, ethyl butyl ketone or methyl-n-amyl ketone.

Upstream & downstream products

Upstream raw materials

PentanoneAcetoacetic acid n-butyl ester

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Compound notes

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Melting point
26.25 °C · 26.25°C (estimate)
Boiling point
64 °C18 · 64 °C18 mm Hg(lit.)
Density
0.92 g/mL · 0.92 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.415(lit.)
FEMA
2543 · 2543 | 2,3-HEPTANEDIONE
FLAVIS Number
7.064 · 07.064 | Heptan-2,3-dione
Flash point
105 °F · 105 °F
storage temp.
Refrigerator
form
clear liquid
color
Light yellow to Yellow to Orange
Odor
1 % · at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. butter cheese oily fresh yogurt
Odor Type
buttery
biological source
synthetic
JECFA Number
415 · 415
BRN
1700989 · 1700989
Major Application
flavors and fragrances
InChI
1S/C7H12O2/c1-3-4-5-7(9)6(2)8/h3-5H2,1-2H3
InChIKey
FJPGAMCQJNLTJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCC(=O)C(C)=O
LogP
0.26 · 0.26
CAS DataBase Reference
96 · 96-04-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS)
2 · 2,3-HEPTANEDIONE
FDA UNII
55 DDE86P · DK55DDE86P
EPA Substance Registry System
2 · 2,3-Heptanedione (96-04-8)
UNSPSC Code
12164502 · 12164502
NACRES
21 · NA.21
Symbol(GHS)
2 · GHS02
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
226 · H226
Precautionary statements
210 · P210-P240-P241-P280a-P303+P361+P353-P501a
PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Risk Statements
10 · 10
RIDADR
1224 · UN 1224 3/PG 3
WGK Germany
3 · 3
TSCA
TSCA listed
HazardClass
3 · 3
PackingGroup
III
HS Code
38220090 · 38220090
Storage Class
3 · 3 - Flammable liquids
Hazard Classifications
3 · Flam. Liq. 3
Limited Quantities
5 L · 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid)
Excepted Quantities
Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
Limited Quantities
5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid)
Excepted Quantities
Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
Hazard Classifications
Flam. Liq. 3
Precautionary statements
P210-P240-P241-P280a-P303+P361+P353-P501a

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: 2,3-Heptanedione is an alpha-diketone.