Preferred name | para-anisaldehyde |
Trivial Name | 4-Methoxybenzaldehyde |
Short Description | p-methoxybenzaldehyde |
Formula | C8 H8 O2 |
CAS Number | 123-11-5 |
Deleted CAS Number | 26249-15-0 |
FEMA Number | 2670 |
ECHA Number | 204-602-6 |
FDA UNII | 9PA5V6656V |
Nikkaji Number | J3.618H |
Beilstein Number | 0471382 |
MDL | MFCD00003385 |
COE Number | 103 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 878 p-methoxybenzaldehyde |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 123-11-5 ; P-METHOXYBENZALDEHYDE |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 123-11-5 |
Pubchem (cid): | 31244 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134974383 |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C10761 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB29686 |
FooDB: | FDB000872 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2912.49.1000 |
Typical G.C. | |
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Formulations/Preparations: grades: liq & crystals, latter being the disulfite compd. |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 136.15016174316 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 9.311 to 9.369 |
Refractive Index | 1.57 to 1.574 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 248 to 249°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 121 to 122°C @ 10 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 4 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg @ 20 °C |
Vapor Density | 4.7 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 108.89 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.76 |
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 | |
ethyl alcohol, 1:7 in 50% alcohol | Yes |
ethyl alcohol, 7 vol. of 50% alcohol | Yes |
fatty oils | Yes |
kerosene | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
sodium bisulfite, 99% soluble in solution | Yes |
water, 4290 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
paraffin oil | No |
alcohol | No |
Stability | |
bath foam | Unspecified |
cream | Unspecified |
detergent | Unspecified |
hair spray | Unspecified |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
powder | Unspecified |
soap | Unspecified |
stable in weak acids and bases | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Anisic | |
sweet, powdery, mimosa, floral, hawthorn, balsamic, vanilla, anise, woody, coumarinic, creamy, spicy | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 44 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982) | At 100.00 %. sweet powdery mimosa floral hawthorn balsam |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 3, 55, (1998) | At 2.00 %. Sweet, powdery, vanilla, anise, woody, coumarin and creamy with a spicy nuance |
Flavor Type: Creamy | |
creamy, powdery, vanilla, spicy, marshmallow | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 3, 55, (1998) | At 15.00 ppm. Creamy, powdery, vanilla and spicy with a typical marshmallow flavor |
Useful in: brown caramel, brown nuts, brown cocoa, mint, dairy, vanilla, savory spices, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, fruity others, sweet others, alcoholics. | Sweet, herbaceous-spicy |
General comment | Sweet vanilla powdery fruity |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Acacia, Almond, Amber, Ambrene, Angel essence, Anise, Apple, Apricot, Balsam, Banana, Benzoinett, Bluebell, Bouquet, Butterscotch, Cherry, Cherry blossom, Christmas, Chypre, Clover, Coconut tropical coconut, Cologne, Crabapple blossom, Decumaria, Elder flower, Fennel, Fern, Floral, Gardenia, Genet, Ginger white ginger, Gooseberry, Grape, Hawthorn, Hay new mown hay, Heliotrope, Herbal, Hibiscus, Honey, Honeysuckle, Hop, Jasmin, Jonquil, Lemon, Lilac, Lime, Linden flower, Magnolia, Melon, Mimosa, Orange, Orchid, Oriental, Pear, Peppermint, Pineapple, Powder, Raspberry, Sassafras, Spearmint, Strawberry, Sweet grass, Sweet pea, Tuberose, Valerian, Vanilla, Violet, Wallflower, Wisteria, Ylang ylang |
Flavoring purposes | Buchu leaf, Valerian, Walnut |
Other purposes | Apres l'ondee, Lux beauty shower soap, Tide |
Cosmetic purposes | Fragrance, Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. 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 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 5), H313 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 3), H316 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H316 - Causes mild skin irritation | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 - Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 1510 mg/kg (Jenner et al., 1964) oral-mouse LD50 1859 mg/kg GASTROINTESTINAL: NECROTIC GHANGES GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES LIVER: FATTY LIVER DEGERATION Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 58(8), Pg. 20, 1993. gavage-guinea pig LD50 [sex: M,F] 1260 mg/kg (Jenner et al., 1964) oral-rat LD50 3210 mg/kg (BASF, 1981) gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 1510 mg/kg (Taylor et al., 1964) oral-guinea pig LD50 1260 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. oral-rat LD50 1510 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 823, 1974. | |
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 Critical Effect: | |||
Dermal sensitization and systemic toxicity | |||
View the IFRA Standard | |||
View IFRA Standards Library for complete information. | |||
Please review Amendment 49 IFRA documentation for complete information. | |||
IFRA RESTRICTION LIMITS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT (%): | |||
Category 1: Products applied to the lips | |||
0.043 % | |||
Category 2: Products applied to the axillae | |||
0.080 % | |||
Category 3: Products applied to the face/body using fingertips | |||
0.022 % | |||
Category 4: Products related to fine fragrance | |||
0.21 % | |||
Category 5: Products applied to the face and body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
Category 5A: Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
0.11 % | |||
Category 5B: Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
0.022 % | |||
Category 5C: Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
0.032 % | |||
Category 5D: Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc | |||
0.0072 % | |||
Category 6: Products with oral and lip exposure | |||
0.011 % | |||
Category 7: Products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
Category 7A: Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
0.022 % | |||
Category 7B: Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
0.022 % | |||
Category 8: Products with significant anogenital exposure | |||
0.0072 % | |||
Category 9: Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off | |||
0.065 % | |||
Category 10: Household care products with mostly hand contact | |||
Category 10A: Household care excluding aerosol products (excluding aerosol/spray products) | |||
0.065 % | |||
Category 10B: Household aerosol/spray products | |||
0.21 % | |||
Category 11: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate | |||
Category 11A: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure | |||
0.0072 % | |||
Category 11B: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure | |||
0.0072 % | |||
Category 12: Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin | |||
4.90 % | |||
Notes: | |||
IFRA FLAVOR REQUIREMENTS: | |||
Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 370.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 580.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
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: | - | 16.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 6.30000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 18.00000 | 76.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 5.60000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 5.60000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | 0.50000 | 30.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 14.00000 | |
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): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 52 (FGE.52): Consideration of hydroxy- and alkoxy-substituted benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 54 (FGE.54)[1] - Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20Rev1 (2009) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
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