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propyl alcohol (propanol)

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name propyl alcohol (propanol)
Trivial Name 1-Propanol
Short Description propanol
Formula C3 H8 O
CAS Number 71-23-8
FEMA Number 2928
Flavis Number 2.002
ECHA Number 200-746-9
FDA UNII 96F264O9SV
Nikkaji Number J1.422B
Beilstein Number 1098242
MDL MFCD00002941
COE Number 50
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 82 propyl alcohol
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 71-23-8 ; PROPYL ALCOHOL
Synonyms
  • 1-hydroxypropane
  • 1-propanol
  • 1-propyl alcohol
  • albacol
  • alcohol, propyl
  • alcool propilico
  • alcool propylique
  • ethyl carbinol
  • ethyl carbinol (natural)
  • Ethylcarbinol
  • hydroxypropane
  • MeSH ID: D000433
  • N-propan-1-ol
  • N-propanol
  • N-propanol natural
  • N-propyl alcohol
  • N-propyl alcohol natural
  • N-propyl alkohol
  • N-propylalkohol
  • nat. propanol
  • NSC 30300
  • optal
  • osmosol extra
  • propan-1-ol
  • propane-1-ol
  • propanol
  • propanol natural
  • propanol synthetic
  • propanol-1
  • propyl alcohol natural
  • propylic alcohol
  • propylowy alkohol
  • propanol

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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
FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances:View
CHEBI:View
CHEMBL:View
Metabolomics Database:Search
KEGG (GenomeNet):C05979
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB00820
FooDB:FDB008280
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database):YMDB01395
Export Tariff Code:2905.12.0010
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status:View
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 60.095958709717
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 6.657 to 6.698
Refractive Index 1.383 to 1.388 @ 20 °C
Melting Point -127 to -126°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 97 to 98°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 52 to 53°C @ 100 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 26.316999 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 2.1
Flash Point TCC Value 15 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 0.25
Solubility
alcohol Yes
ether Yes
water, 2.715e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water, 1.00E+06 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Alcoholic
alcoholic, fermented, fusel, musty, tequila, yeasty, sweet, fruity, apple, pear
Odor strength medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity 4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. alcoholic fermented fusel musty
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 3, 80, (2001) At 5.00 %. Alcoholic, fermented, weak fusel and tequila like, musty and yeasty, with a slightly sweet fruity nuance of apple and pear
Flavor Type: Alcoholic
alcoholic, earthy, fermented, fusel, peanut, nutty, fruity, apple, pear, bubble gum
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 3, 80, (2001) At 25.00 - 250.00 ppm. Alcoholic, earthy, fermented, fusel-like, with peanut nutty nuances as well as fruity nuances of apple, pear, bubble gum

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Apple, Banana, Cognac, Fruit, Pear, Saffron
Flavoring purposes Brandy, Tequila, Tomato
Other purposes Antifoaming agents, Solvents
Cosmetic purposes Antifoaming agents, Solvents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 11 - Highly flammable.
R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R 67 - Vapours may cause frowsiness and dizziness.
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 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 39 - Wear eye/face protection.
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.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 1870 mg/kg
AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 10, Pg. 61, 1954.

intraperitoneal-guinea pig LD50 1208 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 3125 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intravenous-mouse LD50 697 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

oral-mouse LD50 6800 mg/kg
Proceedings of the European Society for the Study of Drug Toxicity. Vol. 9, Pg. 276, 1968.

intravenous-cat LDLo 4008 mg/kg
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 16, Pg. 1, 1920.

oral-dog LDLo 3000 mg/kg
BLOOD: HEMORRHAGE GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES
Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances, Academie des Sciences. Vol. 81, Pg. 192, 1875.

intraperitoneal-hamster LD50 2338 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intraperitoneal-rabbit LD50 515 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intravenous-rabbit LD50 483 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

oral-rabbit LD50 2825 mg/kg
Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 41, Pg. 31, 1972.

unreported-rabbit LDLo 4500 mg/kg
Therapeutische Monatshefte. Vol. 6, Pg. 327, 1892.

intraperitoneal-rat LD50 2164 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intravenous-rat LD50 590 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intravenous-cat LDLo 4008 mg/kg
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 16, Pg. 1, 1920.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 5040 mg/kg
AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 10, Pg. 61, 1954.

subcutaneous-mouse LD50 4700 mg/kg
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 18, Pg. 185, 1971.

subcutaneous-rabbit LDLo 3000 mg/kg
"Zur Pharmakologie Ungesattigter Alkohole, Dissertation," Bock, H., Pharmakologischen Institu der Universitat Breslau, Poland, 1930Vol. -, Pg. -, 1930.

subcutaneous-dog LDLo 4000 mg/kg
BLOOD: HEMORRHAGE GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES
Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances, Academie des Sciences. Vol. 81, Pg. 192, 1875.

subcutaneous-mammal (species unspecified) LDLo 5000 mg/kg
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC
Archiv fuer Toxikologie. Vol. 16, Pg. 84, 1956.

Inhalation Toxicity:
inhalation-mouse LC50 48000 gm/m3
Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 18(3), Pg. 48, 1974.

inhalation-mouse LC50 4000 ppm/4H
AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 10, Pg. 61, 1954.

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents, carrier solvents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for propyl alcohol usage levels up to:
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -0.65000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.500005.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -0.50000
fruit ices: -0.50000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -0.50000
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):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 1, Revision 1 (FGE.01Rev 1): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 3, Revision 1 (FGE.03Rev1): Acetals of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and branched- and straight-chain saturated or unsaturated aldehydes, an ester of a hemiacetal and an orthoester of formic acid, from chemical groups 1, 2 & 4 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) [1] - Scientific Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)on a request from the Commission
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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)
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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)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 10, Revision 1 (FGE10 Rev1)[1] - 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 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC)
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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
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 01 Rev2 (FGE.01 Rev2): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2
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Risk Assessment of Food Contact Materials
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propan-1-ol
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RTECS:71-23-8