5-Methyl-3-hexen-2-one

Agent Name
5-Methyl-3-hexen-2-one
CAS Number
5166-53-0
Formula
C7-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
5-Methyl-3-hexen-2-one formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Oxo-5-methylhex-3-ene; 3-Hexen-2-one, 5-methyl-; 5-Methylhex-3-en-2-one; [ChemIDplus] Isobutylidene acetone; [JECFA]
Category
Aliphatic Ketones, Other
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] An irritant; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Mesityl oxide" and "6-Methylhept-5-en-2-one."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 500 ppm/4hr

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