Preferred name | isoamyl salicylate |
Trivial Name | Isoamyl salicylate |
Short Description | isopentyl salicylate |
Formula | C12 H16 O3 |
CAS Number | 87-20-7 |
Deleted CAS Number | 34377-38-3 |
FEMA Number | 2084 |
ECHA Number | 201-730-4 |
FDA UNII | M25E4ZMR0N |
Nikkaji Number | J4.275G |
Beilstein Number | 2580465 |
MDL | MFCD00020037 |
COE Number | 435 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 903 isoamyl salicylate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 87-20-7 ; ISOAMYL SALICYLATE |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 87-20-7 |
Pubchem (cid): | 6874 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134971433 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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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): | HMDB40225 |
FooDB: | FDB019939 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2918.23.5000 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 208.25712585449 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.729 to 8.779 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.747 to 8.797 |
Refractive Index | 1.507 to 1.509 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 277 to 278°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.003 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 100 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 4.37 |
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 |
fixed oils | Yes |
kerosene | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
water, 145 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
glycerin | No |
propylene glycol | No |
Stability | |
antiperspirant | Unspecified |
deo stick | Unspecified |
detergent perborate | Unspecified |
fabric softener | Unspecified |
hair spray | Unspecified |
hard surface cleaner | Unspecified |
liquid detergent | Unspecified |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
powder | Unspecified |
shampoo | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Floral | |
floral, herbal, woody, orchid, metallic | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 124 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982) | At 100.00 %. floral herbal woody orchid metallic |
Flavor Type: Green | |
herbal, green, floral, seaweed, oily, nasturtium, waxy, soapy | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1997) | At 20.00 ppm in water. herbal green floral seaweed oily nasturtium waxy soapy |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. 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 - Wear suitable protective clothing. 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) | |
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 5), H303 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 3), H316 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H303 - May be harmfulif swallowed H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 4100 mg/kg (Moreno, 1982m) oral-guinea pig LD50 2480 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Toksikologicheskii Vestnik. Vol. (2), Pg. 25, 1994. oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] > 5000 mg/kg (Givaudan Corporation, 1982) oral-rat LD50 3300 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Toksikologicheskii Vestnik. Vol. (2), Pg. 25, 1994. | |
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 | |||
maximum skin levels for fine fragrances: | |||
2.1900 % and are based on the assumption that the fragrance mixture is used at 20% in a consumer product (IFRA Use Level Survey).(IFRA, 2002) | |||
Recommendation for isoamyl salicylate usage levels up to: | |||
14.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
use level in formulae for use in cosmetics: | |||
4.0900 % | |||
Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products: | |||
0.1042 mg/kg/day (IFRA, 2002) | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 41.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 7.00 (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: | - | 3.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.40000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 2.90000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 2.90000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 3.00000 | |
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 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 |
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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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):87-20-7 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6874 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3082 |
WGK Germany:2 |
3-methylbutyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
Chemidplus:0000087207 |
RTECS:VO4375000 for cas# 87-20-7 |