W376109

5-Methyl-2-hepten-4-one solution

natural, 10 wt. % in ethanol, FG

• Synonym(s): Hazelnut Ketone
• Linear Formula: C₂H₅CH(CH₃)COCH=CHCH₃
• CAS Number: 81925-81-7
• Molecular Weight: 126.20
• FEMA Number: 3761
• Council of Europe no.: 2085
• MDL number: MFCD00792509
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901872
• Flavis number: 7.139

Properties

• grade: FG; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• concentration: 10 wt. % in ethanol
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: coffee; green; hazelnut; earthy
• InChI: 1S/C8H14O/c1-4-6-8(9)7(3)5-2/h4,6-7H,5H2,1-3H3/b6-4+
• InChI key: ARJWAURHQDJJAC-GQCTYLIASA-N

Description

General description

5-methyl-2-hepten-4-one (Filbertone) is one of the key aroma components in hazelnuts . It has a sweet, nutty, and slightly roasted aroma characteristic of hazelnuts . In the food industry, filbertone is often used as a flavoring agent to simulate hazelnut flavor in various food products, including chocolate .

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H319
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 57.2 °F
• Flash Point(C): 14 °C