40568-43-2

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,4-Heptanedione, 5-methyl-
• Synonyms: 5-Methyl-heptan-2,4-dion;5-methyl-2,4-heptanedione;1-Methyl-1-aethyl-acetylaceton;5-methyl-heptane-2,4-dione;2,4-Heptanedione,5-methyl
• CAS NO: 40568-43-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O2
• Molecular Weight: 142.198
• Mol File: 40568-43-2.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 197.4±13.0 °C(Predicted)
• Density: 0.916±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,4-Heptanedione, 5-methyl-(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,4-Heptanedione, 5-methyl-(40568-43-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,4-Heptanedione, 5-methyl-(40568-43-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 40568-43-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2,4-Heptanedione, 5-methyl- is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H14O. It is a yellow liquid with a sweet, fruity odor, commonly used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is also a key component in the production of various fragrances and perfumes. Additionally, 2,4-Heptanedione, 5-methyl- has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a subject of interest in the field of pharmaceutical research. However,

Downstream Products

• 103-84-4 Acetanilid 
• 81925-81-7 5-methyl 2-hepten-4-one 
• 15726-15-5 3-methyl-4-heptanone 
• 7452-79-1 ethyl 2-methylbutyrate 
• 141-78-6 ethyl acetate 
• 67-64-1 acetone 
• 565-61-7 3-methyl-pentan-2-one 
• 116-53-0 2-Methylbutanoic acid 
• 64-19-7 acetic acid 

Relevant articles and documents

Cassis and Green Tea: Spontaneous Release of Natural Aroma Compounds from β-Alkylthioalkanones

In depth headspace analysis of the slow degradation of β-alkylthioalkanones in ambient air led to the discovery of a novel δ-cleavage pathway, by which β-mercaptoketones are released. Since β-mercaptoketones are potent natural aroma compounds occurring in many fruits, herbs and flowers, the discovery of an enzyme-independent molecular precursor for this class of high-impact molecules is of practical importance. Moreover, the formation of β-diketones and aldehydes by concomitant oxidation at the α-sulfur-position enhances the versatility of this class of aroma precursors. A mechanistic model is proposed which suggests that the oxidative degradation occurs through a novel Pummerer-type rearrangement of initially formed persulfoxides.