Preferred name | ethyl nonanoate |
Trivial Name | Ethyl nonanoate |
Short Description | ethyl pelargonate |
Formula | C11 H22 O2 |
CAS Number | 123-29-5 |
FEMA Number | 2447 |
ECHA Number | 204-615-7 |
FDA UNII | KSH683S98J |
Nikkaji Number | J5.539E |
Beilstein Number | 1759169 |
MDL | MFCD00009570 |
COE Number | 388 |
xLogP3-AA | 4.00 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 34 ethyl nonanoate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 123-29-5 ; ETHYL NONANOATE |
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NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 123-29-5 |
Pubchem (cid): | 31251 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134974390 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB40193 |
FooDB: | FDB019905 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01354 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.1800 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 186.29473876953 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.181 to 7.198 |
Refractive Index | 1.421 to 1.426 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | -45 to -44°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 228 to 229°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.116 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 6.4 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 76.67 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 4.352 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 |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 10.87 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water, 29.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Waxy | |
fruity, rose, waxy, rummy, winey, natural, tropical, cognac, estery, apple, banana | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 12 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1984) | At 100.00 %. fruity rose waxy rum wine natural tropical |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 5, 49, (1998) | At 5.00 %. Waxy, cognac, estery, fruity apple and banana, tropical, winey |
Flavor Type: Waxy | |
waxy, soapy, cognac, estery, fruity, tropical, grape | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 5, 49, (1998) | At 25.00 ppm. Waxy, soapy, cognac, estery fruity and tropical, grape |
General comment | Fatty-oily, fruity, nutty, wine-note; estry, green, waxy with banana and tropical nuances |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple , Apricot , Banana , Butter , Chamomile , Cherry , Coffee , Cognac , Elder berry , Fir needle oil replacer , Floral , Freesia , Grape , Honey , Hop , Licorice , Melon , Mulberry , Orris , Peach , Pear , Pineapple , Plum , Raisin , Rose , Sherry , Strawberry , Tonka bean , Tuberose , Valerian , Wine , Woodruff |
Flavoring purposes | Plum greengage plum , Tropical , Valerian |
Other purposes | Topnotes |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents , Skin conditioning - emollient |
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 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 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) | |
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
12 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 43000 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. oral-guinea pig LD50 24000 mg/kg GASTROINTESTINAL: ULCERATION OR BLEEDING FROM DUODENUM GASTROINTESTINAL: GASTRITIS Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. | |
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 nonanoate usage levels up to: | |||
8.0000 % 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 ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 15.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 3.90000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 20.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 580.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | 39.00000 | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 4.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 4.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 15.00000 | |
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 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 5: Esters of 23 branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and 24 branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1, 2, and 5 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 5, Revision 1 (FGE.05Rev1):Esters of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1, 2, and 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) [1] - 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 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (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 5, Revision 2 (FGE.05Rev2): Branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids and esters of these with aliphatic saturated alcohols from chemical groups 1, 2, 3 and 5 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):123-29-5 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :31251 |
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WGK Germany:2 |
ethyl nonanoate |
Chemidplus:0000123295 |
RTECS:RA6845000 for cas# 123-29-5 |