Preferred name | beta-naphthyl ethyl ether |
Trivial Name | 2-Ethoxynaphthalene |
Short Description | nerolin bromelia |
Formula | C12 H12 O |
CAS Number | 93-18-5 |
FEMA Number | 2768 |
ECHA Number | 202-226-7 |
FDA UNII | ZF3IS6G3R7 |
Nikkaji Number | J4.670A |
Beilstein Number | 2042397 |
MDL | MFCD00016808 |
COE Number | 2058 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1258 beta-naphthyl ethyl ether |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 93-18-5 ; BETA-NAPHTHYL ETHYL ETHER |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB29688 |
FooDB: | FDB000874 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2909.30.2000 |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 172.2268371582 |
Melting Point | 37 to 38°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.005 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 93.33 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.864 est |
Shelf life | 36 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
isopropyl myristate | Yes |
water, 38.32 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Naphthyl | |
naphthyl, floral, orangeflower, powdery, grape, citrus | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 400 hour(s) at 20.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1984) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. naphtha floral orange blossom powdery grape |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 4, 75, (1997) | Powdery, floral, naphthyl and citrus |
Flavor Type: Powdery | |
powdery, floral, soapy, berry, grape | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 4, 75, (1997) | At 4.00 ppm. Powdery, floral, soapy and heavy with a berry and grape nuance |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Acacia , Apple , Blackberry , Bouquet , Bubble gum , Cherry , Cherry blossom , Citrus , Coffee , Cranberry , Date , Fern , Floral , Gardenia , Gooseberry , Grape , Honeysuckle , Jasmin , Magnolia , Melon , Mulberry , Narcissus , Neroli , Orange blossom , Peach , Pineapple , Plum , Rain , Raspberry , Rose moss rose , Spring rain , Strawberry , Sweet pea , Vanilla |
Flavoring purposes | Grenadine , Tea , Tropical |
Other purposes | Fixer |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn N - Harmful, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and 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 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) | |
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H315 - Causes skin irritation | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. | |
Human Experience: | |
2 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 3110 mg/kg (Wong & Weir, 1971c) oral-mouse LD50 [sex: M,F] 1213 mg/kg (Schafer & Bowles, 1985) intravenous-mouse LD50 100 mg/kg U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#00191 intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 100 mg/kg National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD691-490 oral-rat LD50 3110 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 883, 1975. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 883, 1975. | |
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 | |||
Recommendation for beta-naphthyl ethyl ether usage levels up to: | |||
5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 43.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 4.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | III | ||
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: | - | 3.60000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.65000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 0.74000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 0.74000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 0.12000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 2.80000 | |
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) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 23 (FGE.23): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives From chemical groups 15, 16 and 26 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 59 (FGE.59): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic ethers evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.23 (2006) (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 23, Revision 1 (FGE.23Rev1): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives from chemical groups 15, 16, 26 and 30[1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 59, Revision 1 (FGE.59Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic ethers evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting and 63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.23 Rev2 (2010) View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):93-18-5 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7129 |
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WGK Germany:2 |
2-ethoxynaphthalene |
Chemidplus:0000093185 |
RTECS:QJ6900000 for cas# 93-18-5 |