3-methyl hexane
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IUPAC name :3-methylhexane
InChI :InChI=1/C7H16/c1-4-6-7(3)5-2/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3
InChIKey :VLJXXKKOSFGPHI-UHFFFAOYAV
SMILES :CCCC(C)CC
cas number :589-34-4
(EINECS) number :209-643-3
beilstein number :1718739
fl. number :01.050
molar refractivity :34.43 ± 0.3 cm3
parachor :308.0 ± 4.0 cm3
index of refraction :1.392 ± 0.02
surface tension :20.6 ± 3.0 dyne/cm
density :0.693 ± 0.06 g/cm3
polarizability :13.65 ± 0.5 10-24cm3
XlogP : 4.30
molecular weight : 100.2019400 (IUPAC)
formula :C7 H16
NMR Predictor :Predict
 
 
export tariff code :2901.10.5000
fda reg :unspecified

Suppliers :
Sigma-Aldrich-Aldrich :3-Methylhexane
99%

organoleptics :

properties :
appearence :colorless clear liquid
assay : 95.00 to 100.00 %   
Food Chemicals Codex Listed :No
specific gravity :0.68400 to 0.69000 @ 25.00 °C.
pounds per gallon - calc. : 5.692 to 5.741
refractive index :1.38500 to 1.39100 @ 20.00 °C.
melting point :-120.00 to -119.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
boiling point : 89.00 to 92.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
vapor pressure :61.50000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C.
vapor density :3.46 ( Air = 1 )
flash point : 30.00  °F.  TCC  ( -1.11 °C. )
logP (o/w) : 3.71

safety :
most important hazard(s) :Xn N - Harmful, Dangerous for the environment.
  R 11 - Highly 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 02 - Keep 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 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves 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) :0.061 (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 3-methyl hexane 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
NLM Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity :Search
Canada Domestic Sub. List :Yes
WISER :UN 1206
 
WGK Germany :1
 
 
 
 3-methylhexane
(EINECS) number :209-643-3
chemidplus :000589344
EPA Substance Registry Services :589-34-4

references :
 3-methylhexane
fl. number :01.050
NIST Chemistry WebBook :1915136791
pubchem :154811

other :
synonyms :
 ethyl methyl propyl methane
2-ethyl pentane
3-methylhexane

soluble in :
 alcohol
 water, 4.95 mg/L @ 25C

natural occurrence in :
not found in nature



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