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| | 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone Basic information |
| Product Name: | 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone | | Synonyms: | 2-Pentanone, 4-methyl-1-phenyl-;4-methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanon;4-methyl-1-phenylpentan-2-one;4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE;BENZYL ISOBUTYL KETONE;FEMA 2740;4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE 92+%;spicy pentanone | | CAS: | 5349-62-2 | | MF: | C12H16O | | MW: | 176.25 | | EINECS: | 226-316-0 | | Product Categories: | | | Mol File: | 5349-62-2.mol |  |
| | 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone Chemical Properties |
| WGK Germany | 3 | | HS Code | 2914390090 |
| | 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone Usage And Synthesis |
| Description | 4-Methyl-l-phenyl-2-pentanone has a sweet, woody, spicy odor.
At low levels, it has a sweet and tart, fruity flavor. Prepared by
passing phenylacetic acid and isovaleric acid over Th02 catalyst
at 450 - 470°C. | | Chemical Properties | Colorless, oily liquid | | Chemical Properties | 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone has a sweet, woody, spicy odor. At low levels, the flavor is sweet and tart | | Uses | Flavoring. | | Uses | 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone is a volatile flavor and fragrance agent used as a food additive, which gives rise to a woody odour and a sweet/fruity/spicy taste. | | Preparation | By passing phenylacetic acid and isovaleric acid over ThO2 catalyst at 450 to 470°C. | | Definition | ChEBI: 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone is a member of benzenes. |
| | 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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