| Preferred name | ethyl acrylate |
| Trivial Name | Ethyl acrylate |
| Short Description | acrylic acid, ethyl ester |
| Formula | C5 H8 O2 |
| CAS Number | 140-88-5 |
| FEMA Number | 2418 |
| Flavis Number | 9.037 |
| ECHA Number | 205-438-8 |
| FDA UNII | 71E6178C9T |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.534H |
| Beilstein Number | 0773866 |
| MDL | MFCD00009188 |
| COE Number | 245 |
| Bio Activity Summary | External link |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1351 ethyl acrylate |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 140-88-5 ; ETHYL ACRYLATE |
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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 |
| KEGG (GenomeNet): | C19238 |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB33978 |
| FooDB: | FDB012210 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2916.12.5010 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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| Formulations/Preparations: •water: 0.10% by wt, max; acidity, as acrylic acid: 0.009% by wt, max •typical properties for commercial grade ethyl acrylate available in us are purity 99.0%; acidity (as acrylic acid), 0.0008%; water, 0.03%; inhibitors, 15 or 200 mgkg (ppm) hydroquinone monomethyl ether or 1000 mgkg (ppm) hydroquinone. •99.5% by wt (min) inhibited with 15-20 ppm hydroquinone •99.5% by wt (min) inhibited with hydroquinone or monomethyl ether of hydroquinone •grades: technical (inhibited, usually with hydroquinone or its monomethyl ether); pure uninhibited | |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
| Molecular weight | 100.11715698242 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.622 to 7.647 |
| Refractive Index | 1.403 to 1.407 @ 20 °C |
| Melting Point | -75 to -71°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 99 to 100°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 5 max KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 38.181999 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 3.5 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 15.56 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.32 |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 8717 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water, 1.50E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Plastic | |
| plastic, acrylate, fruity | |
| Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 0.10 % solution or less |
| Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1988) | At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. harsh plastic acrylate fruity |
| (data available) |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Witch hazel |
| Other purposes | Plasticisers |
| Cosmetic purposes | Not used anymore , Plasticisers |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xn - Harmful. | |
| R 11 - Highly flammable. R 20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. S 09 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. S 36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. | |
| 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. | |
| Human Experience: | |
| 4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 800 mg/kg Bromatologia i Chemia Toksykologiczna. Vol. 12, Pg. 405, 1979. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 450 mg/kg Archives des Maladies Professionnelles de Medecine du Travail et de Securite Sociale. Vol. 36, Pg. 58, 1975. oral-rabbit LD50 370 mg/kg GASTROINTESTINAL: ALTERATION IN GASTRIC SECRETION National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0521003 oral-mouse LD50 1799 mg/kg Toxicology Letters. Vol. 11, Pg. 125, 1982. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 599 mg/kg Journal of Dental Research. Vol. 51, Pg. 526, 1972. oral-cat LD > 800 uL/kg GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0521003 | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 500 ul/kg LIVER: OTHER CHANGES SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): "DERMATITIS, OTHER: AFTER SYSTEMIC EXPOSURE" LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0520180 skin-mouse LD50 2997 mg/kg National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0520999 skin-rat LDLo 1800 mg/kg Polish Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacy. Vol. 32, Pg. 223, 1980. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| inhalation-rat LC50 1414 ppm/4H GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER CHANGES: OLFACTION National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0520180 inhalation-mouse LC50 16200 mg/m3 Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 23(9), Pg. 55, 1979. inhalation-guinea pig LCLo 1204 ppm/7H LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: COUGH BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 31, Pg. 317, 1949. inhalation-human TCLo 50 ppm LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER CHANGES: OLFACTION SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER: EYE "Toxicology of Drugs and Chemicals," Deichmann, W.B., New York, Academic Press, Inc., 1969Vol. -, Pg. 75, 1969. inhalation-rabbit TCLo 1204 ppm/7H GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 31, Pg. 317, 1949. | |
| Category: | |||
| food contact acrylic and modified acrylic plastics | |||
| IFRA Critical Effect: | |||
| Dermal sensitization | |||
| View the IFRA Standard | |||
| Recommendation for ethyl acrylate usage levels up to: | |||
| PROHIBITED: Should not be used as a fragrance ingredient. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 1.30 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.70 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Threshold of Concern: | 1800 (μg/person/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: | - | 1.10000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.13000 | 0.26000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | 0.10000 | 0.10000 | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | 0.06000 | 1.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | 0.06000 | 1.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 1.10000 | |
| 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): |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 71: Consideration of aliphatic, linear, alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxylic acids and related esters View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 95 (FGE.95): Consideration of aliphatic, linear or branched-chain saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (69th meeting) structurally related to esters of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids evaluated by EFSA in FGE.05Rev1 (2008) View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on the safety of neutral methacrylate copolymer for the proposed uses as a food additive 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 |
| Scientific Opinion on the safety assessment of the substances (butadiene, ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, styrene) copolymer either not crosslinked or crosslinked with divinylbenzene or 1,3-butanediol dimethacrylate, in nanoform, for use in food contact materials View page or View pdf |
| Safety of ethyl acrylate to be used as flavouring View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 71 Revision 1 (FGE.71Rev1): consideration of aliphatic, linear, a,ß-unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and related esters evaluated by JECFA (63rd and 69th meeting) structurally related to flavouring substances evaluated in FGE.05Rev3 View page or View pdf |
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