4-methyl-1-phenylpentan-2-one

Independent reference data for 4-methyl-1-phenylpentan-2-one (CAS 5349-62-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

4-Methyl-1-phenylpentan-2-one; 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone; Benzyl isobutyl ketone; Isobutyl benzyl ketone; 2-Pentanone, 4-methyl-1-phenyl-; spicy pentanone; FEMA No. 2740; 2Z1A62342T; UNII-2Z1A62342T; DTYGTEGDVPAKDA-UHFFFAOYSA-; NSC 1268; NSC-1268; EINECS 226-316-0; AI3-11065; DTXSID1063805; 4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE [FHFI]

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Savory No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	6.4% (88 / 1374)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	6.4% (88 / 1374)
Reported hazard statements	H226 (93.6%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 6.4% (88 of 1374) of reports.

H226 (93.6%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

What the public record says

4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone is identified by CAS 5349-62-2, molecular formula C12H16O and molecular weight 176.12 g/mol. UNII 2Z1A62342T; ChEBI 169560; InChIKey DTYGTEGDVPAKDA-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 250.00 to 251.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 250-251 °C; Density: 0.940-0.949.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.