2-hexylidenecyclopentanone Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

258.9±10.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

0.986±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

FEMA 

2573 | 2-HEXYLIDENE CYCLOPENTANONE

storage temp. 

Amber Vial, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform (Sparingly),Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil

color 

Colourless to Pale Yellow

Odor

at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. warm jasmin spicy fruity

Odor Type

floral

JECFA Number

1106

Stability:

Light Sensitive

LogP

3.07

EPA Substance Registry System

Cyclopentanone, 2-hexylidene- (17373-89-6)

2-hexylidenecyclopentanone Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

2-Hexylidene cyclopentanone has a powerful, floral and green fruity odor, with spicy herbaceous undertones

Uses

2-Hexylidenecyclopentanone is a compound that is found in fragrance.

Synthesis

2-hexylidenecyclopentanone is prepared by direct csteriiication of n-Hcxanol with Cinnamic acid under azcotropic conditions.

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