2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-hexanone, 246511-74-0

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Name:	2-hydroxy-5-methylhexan-3-one
CAS Number:	246511-74-0	3D/inchi
FDA UNII:	F06LL2B56F
Nikkaji Web:	J1.532.198I
XlogP3-AA:	1.00 (est)
Molecular Weight:	130.18698000
Formula:	C7 H14 O2
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Category:flavoring agents

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FEMA Number:	3989 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-hexanone
FDA:	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):	246511-74-0 ; 2-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3-HEXANONE

Physical Properties:

Organoleptic Properties:

Odor Description:sweet chocolate

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Cosmetic Information:

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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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Hazard statement(s)
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Precautionary statement(s)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in Use Information:

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-hexanone usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Structure Class:		II
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 20
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	-
beverages(nonalcoholic):		3.00000	6.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		3.00000	8.00000
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		3.00000	7.00000
fruit ices:		-	-
gelatins / puddings:		3.50000	9.00000
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	-
imitation dairy:		3.50000	6.00000
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	-
milk products:		3.50000	6.00000
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
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soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

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2-hydroxy-5-methylhexan-3-one

Chemidplus:0246511740

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