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ethyl myristate

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name ethyl myristate
Trivial Name Ethyl myristate
Short Description ethyl tetradecanoate
Formula C16 H32 O2
CAS Number 124-06-1
FEMA Number 2445
Flavis Number 9.104
ECHA Number 204-675-4
FDA UNII 6995S49749
Nikkaji Number J10.056K
Beilstein Number 1776382
MDL MFCD00008984
COE Number 385
xLogP3-AA 6.70 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 38 ethyl tetradecanoate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 124-06-1 ; ETHYL MYRISTATE
Synonyms
  • ethyl myristate FCC
  • ethyl myristate natural
  • ethyl myristate, natural
  • ethyl tetradecanoate
  • ethyl-myristate (ethyl-tetradecanoate) FCC
  • myristic acid ethyl ester
  • myristic acid, ethyl ester
  • tetradecanoic acid ethyl ester
  • tetradecanoic acid, ethyl ester
  • NSC 8917
  • Nikkol BM

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Other Information

(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
CHEBI:View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB34153
FooDB:FDB012435
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database):YMDB01355
Export Tariff Code:2915.90.5050
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex Yes
Molecular weight 256.42944335938
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.131 to 7.173
Refractive Index 1.434 to 1.438 @ 20 °C
Melting Point 11 to 12°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 178 to 180°C @ 12 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.002 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 110 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 6.899 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, 0.03693 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Waxy
sweet, waxy, violet, orris
Odor strength low
Substantivity 4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1989) At 100.00 %. sweet waxy violet orris
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 3, 51, (1990) Sweet, waxy
Flavor Type: Waxy
sweet, waxy, creamy
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 3, 51, (1990) At 60.00 ppm. Sweet, waxy, creamy

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Coconut, Cream, Currant, Fruit, Honey, Orris, Tuberose, Violet
Flavoring purposes Fat
Other purposes Emollients, Solvents
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents, Skin conditioning - emollient, Solvents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
None - None found.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Human Experience:
12 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

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 myristate usage levels up to:
12.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -14.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -6.70000
beverages(alcoholic): -30.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -8.00000
fruit ices: -8.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -10.00000
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: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species
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EPI System: View
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):124-06-1
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :31283
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
ethyl tetradecanoate
Chemidplus:0000124061