Product Description

Product2-octen-4-one
CAS4643-27-0
FormulaC8H14O
Synonym(E)-oct-2-en-4-one, butyl propenyl ketone, 2-Octen-4-one

Typical Product Specifications

Appearencecolorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odor Typeyeasty
Tastegreen earthy, horseradish, anchovy, ketonic, onion, musty, bready, mushroom, fermented
Assay98.00 to 100.00 %
logP (o/w)2.16
Specific gravity0.84500 to 0.85300 @ 25.00 ยฐC
Pounds/Gallon7.031 to 7.098
Refractive Index1.44000 to 1.44800 @ 20.00 ยฐC
Boiling Point179.00 to 180.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure0.897000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC
Flash Point136.00 ยฐF. TCC
Shelf Life12 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Storagestore in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
OdorYeasty, fruity, mushroom, metallic, bready, pineapple, horseradish, earthy
Insolubilityin water
Molecular weight126.198
Colorcolorless to pale yellow liquid
Solubilityalcohol
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

FEMA# 3603

This product is a very powerful green fruity odor reminiscent of mangoes. 

ClassFlavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates
FunctionChemical Intermediate, Fragrance, Flavor
IndustryFlavor & Fragrance, Flavor, Fragrance
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