Methylheptenone
Agent Name
Methylheptenone
CAS Number
409-02-9
Formula
C8-H14-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Methyl heptenone; Heptenone, methyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatic Ketones, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Found in oil of lemon grass; Used in organic synthesis and in perfumes and flavoring; [Hawley]
Comments
No sensitization when patch testing 3% in petrolatum on 25 volunteers; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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