2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexanone
Agent Name
2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexanone
CAS Number
2408-37-9
Formula
C9-H16-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1,3-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexanone; 2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexan-1-one; 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexan-1-one; 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 2,2,6-trimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1224
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; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ketones, liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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