Preferred name | allyl hexanoate |
Trivial Name | allyl caproate |
Short Description | prop-2-enyl hexanoate |
Formula | C9 H16 O2 |
CAS Number | 123-68-2 |
FEMA Number | 2032 |
Flavis Number | 9.244 |
ECHA Number | 204-642-4 |
FDA UNII | 3VH84A363D |
Nikkaji Number | J36.964K |
Beilstein Number | 1761920 |
MDL | MFCD00038339 |
COE Number | 2181 |
xLogP3-AA | 2.70 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 3 allyl hexanoate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 123-68-2 ; ALLYL HEXANOATE |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 123-68-2 |
Pubchem (cid): | 31266 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134974574 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB40210 |
FooDB: | FDB019922 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.5050 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 156.22491455078 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.356 to 7.406 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.364 to 7.431 |
Refractive Index | 1.422 to 1.426 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 75 to 76°C @ 15 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.678 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 66 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.128 est |
Shelf life | 12 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
benzyl alcohol | Yes |
ethyl alcohol, 1:2 in 80% alcohol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
water, 136.1 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
propylene glycol | No |
Stability | |
stable in most media | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
sweet, fruity, pineapple, tropical, ethereal, rummy, arrack, fatty, cognac, estery, juicy | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | < 1 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1986) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet fruity pineapple tropical ethereal rum arrack fatty cognac |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 2, 38, (1993) | Sweet, fruity, estry, juicy, caproate-like, pineapple |
Flavor Type: Fruity | |
sweet, fresh, juicy, pineapple, fruity | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 2, 38, (1993) | At 10.00 ppm. Sweet, fresh, juicy pineapple and fruity |
Characteristically used in pineapple flavor, but also can be seen in fruit punch, tropical, apple, orange juice, peach and rum flavors. | Fruity |
Useful in: fruity citrus, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, fruity others. | Pineapple-like, fruity, juicy, sweet, slightly peely |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
T N - Toxic, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 24 - Toxic in contact with skin. R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H227 - Combustible liquid H301 - Toxic if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P313 - Get medical advice/attention. P322 - Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 - Rinse mouth. P361 - Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 218 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. oral-guinea pig LD50 280 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 300 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 489, 1973. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
IFRA Purity Specification: | |||
Recommendation for allyl hexanoate usage levels up to: | |||
6.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 3583.80 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 820.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | II | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 25.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 7.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 210.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 11.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 11.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 22.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 32.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 200, Revision 1 (FGE.200 Rev.1): 74 a,ß-unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes and precursors from chemical subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19 View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of 26 compounds belonging to chemical group 3 (a,ß-unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters) when used as flavourings for all animal species and categories View page or View pdf |
Safety of 31 flavouring compounds belonging to different chemical groups when used as feed additives for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):123-68-2 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :31266 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
SCCNFP:opinion |
WISER:UN 2810 |
WGK Germany:2 |
prop-2-enyl hexanoate |
Chemidplus:0000123682 |
RTECS:MO6125000 for cas# 123-68-2 |