3-Nonanone
Agent Name
3-Nonanone
CAS Number
925-78-0
Formula
C9-H18-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
3-Nonanone (natural); Ethyl hexyl ketone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ketones (<C12)
Description
Light yellow liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Aldrich 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: