2-Tridecanone
Agent Name
2-Tridecanone
CAS Number
593-08-8
Formula
C13-H26-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Tridecanone (natural); Hendecyl methyl ketone; Methyl undecyl ketone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
White solid; [CAMEO] Light yellow crystalline solid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA] An ant alarm pheromone; Used as a flavoring essence; [NTP]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Undecanone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: