(±)-2,4-dimethyl hexane
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IUPAC name :2,4-dimethylhexane
InChI :InChI=1/C8H18/c1-5-8(4)6-7(2)3/h7-8H,5-6H2,1-4H3
InChIKey :HDGQICNBXPAKLR-UHFFFAOYAJ
SMILES :CCC(C)CC(C)C
cas number :589-43-5
(EINECS) number :209-649-6
beilstein number :1718748
fl. number :01.034
molar refractivity :39.02 ± 0.3 cm3
parachor :345.1 ± 4.0 cm3
index of refraction :1.399 ± 0.02
surface tension :20.9 ± 3.0 dyne/cm
density :0.707 ± 0.06 g/cm3
polarizability :15.47 ± 0.5 10-24cm3
XlogP : 4.80
molecular weight : 114.2285200 (IUPAC)
formula :C8 H18
NMR Predictor :Predict
 
 
export tariff code :2901.10.5000
fda reg :unspecified

Suppliers :
Sigma-Aldrich-Aldrich :-2,4-Dimethylhexane
99%

organoleptics :

properties :
appearence :colorless clear liquid
assay : 95.00 to 100.00 %   
Food Chemicals Codex Listed :No
specific gravity :0.69700 to 0.70300 @ 25.00 °C.
pounds per gallon - calc. : 5.800 to 5.850
refractive index :1.39000 to 1.39600 @ 20.00 °C.
boiling point : 108.00 to 110.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
vapor pressure :30.40000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C.
flash point : 72.00  °F.  TCC  ( 22.22 °C. )
logP (o/w) : 4.12

safety :
most important hazard(s) :Xn N - Harmful, Dangerous for the environment.
  R 10 - Flammable.
R 38 - Irritating to skin.
R 50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R 67 - Vapours may cause frowsiness and dizziness.
S 01/02 - Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
S 09 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 29 - Do not empty into drains.
S 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
S 36/39 - Wear suitable clothing and eye/face protection.
S 60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.
S 62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Oral Toxicity(LD50) :
  Not determined
Dermal Toxicity(LD50) :
  Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity(LC50) :
  Not determined
 

safety in use :
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) :1.20 (μg/capita/day)
modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI) :3700 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of concern :1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure Class :I
 
recommendation for (±)-2,4-dimethyl hexane fragrance usage levels up to :
 not for fragrance use.
 
 
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFFA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFFA, 2002i).
Note : mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
 average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0) : 7.0000035.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0) : 5.0000025.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0) : 10.0000050.00000
Processed fruit (04.1) : 7.0000035.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2) : --
Confectionery (05.0) : 10.0000050.00000
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0) : 5.0000025.00000
Bakery wares (07.0) : 10.0000050.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0) : 2.0000010.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0) : 2.0000010.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0) : --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0) : --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0) : 5.0000025.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0) : 10.0000050.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1) : 5.0000025.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2) : --
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0) : 20.00000100.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0) : 5.0000025.00000

safety references :
European Food Safety Athority(efsa) :Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...
EPI System :view
WISER :UN 1262
 
WGK Germany :3
 
 
 
 
2,4-dimethylhexane
(EINECS) number :209-649-6
chemidplus :000589435
EPA Substance Registry Services :589-43-5

references :
 
2,4-dimethylhexane
fl. number :01.034
NIST Chemistry WebBook :3422307228
pubchem :154815

other :
VCF-Online: VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
synonyms :
(±)-2,4-dimethylhexane
2,4-dimethylhexane

soluble in :
 alcohol
 water, 9.87 mg/L @ 25C

insoluble in :
 water

natural occurrence in :
 tea - up to 2.00 mg/kg  



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