Preferred name | ethyl pyruvate |
Trivial Name | Ethyl pyruvate |
Short Description | pyruvic acid, ethyl ester |
Formula | C5 H8 O3 |
CAS Number | 617-35-6 |
FEMA Number | 2457 |
Flavis Number | 9.442 |
ECHA Number | 210-511-2 |
FDA UNII | 03O98E01OB |
Nikkaji Number | J1.665I |
Beilstein Number | 1071466 |
MDL | MFCD00009123 |
COE Number | 430 |
xLogP3-AA | 0.40 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 938 ethyl pyruvate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 617-35-6 ; ETHYL PYRUVATE |
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NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 617-35-6 |
Pubchem (cid): | 12041 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134978067 |
Publications by J-Stage | |
Higher Hypochlorous Acid Scavenging Activity of Ethyl Pyruvate Compared to Its Sodium Salt |
(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): | HMDB31643 |
FooDB: | FDB008294 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2918.30.9000 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 116.11636352539 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.622 to 8.831 |
Refractive Index | 1.395 to 1.41 @ 20 °C |
Acid Value | 2 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 3.094 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 45.56 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 0.351 est |
Shelf life | 24 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 |
water, 2.59e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Ethereal | |
ethereal, fruity, sweet, sharp, rummy, vegetable, caramellic | |
General comment | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. ether fruity sweet sharp rum vegetable caramel |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 1, 31, (1991) | Etherial, fruity, sweet, with a sharp rum-like top note |
Flavor Type: Rummy | |
sweet, rummy, fruity, ethereal | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 1, 31, (1991) | At 60.00 ppm. Sweet, rum-like with a fruity etherial nuance |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Butterscotch , Chocolate , Maple , Saffron , Vanilla , Wine |
Flavoring purposes | Cake , Caramel |
Cosmetic purposes | Skin conditioning |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 38 - Irritating to skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24 - Avoid contact with skin. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
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 ethyl pyruvate usage levels up to: | |||
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.61 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 20.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
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: | - | 40.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 50.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 20.00000 | 150.00000 | |
fruit ices: | 20.00000 | 150.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 35.00000 | |
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): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 64 (FGE.64): Consideration of aliphatic acyclic diols, triols, and related substances evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.10Rev1 (EFSA, 2008ab) View page or View pdf |
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Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):617-35-6 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12041 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3272 |
WGK Germany:3 |
ethyl 2-oxopropanoate |
Chemidplus:0000617356 |