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 |
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FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances: | View |
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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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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 |
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 |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple, Banana, Cognac, Fruit, Pear, Saffron |
Flavoring purposes | Brandy, Tequila, Tomato |
Other purposes | Antifoaming agents, Solvents |
Cosmetic purposes | Antifoaming agents, Solvents |
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. |
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 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 0.65000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.50000 | 5.00000 | |
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: | - | - |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 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 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) 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 |
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 View page or View pdf |
Risk Assessment of Food Contact Materials View page or View pdf |
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propan-1-ol |
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RTECS:71-23-8 |