3-Decanone
Agent Name
3-Decanone
CAS Number
928-80-3
Formula
C10-H20-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Ethyl heptyl ketone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ketones (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: