Preferred name | valeraldehyde |
Trivial Name | Pentanal |
Short Description | valeric aldehyde |
Formula | C5 H10 O |
CAS Number | 110-62-3 |
FEMA Number | 3098 |
Flavis Number | 5.005 |
ECHA Number | 203-784-4 |
FDA UNII | B975S3014W |
Nikkaji Number | J5.096B |
Beilstein Number | 1616304 |
MDL | MFCD00007026 |
COE Number | 93 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.10 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 89 valeraldehyde |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 110-62-3 ; VALERALDEHYDE |
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NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 110-62-3 |
Pubchem (cid): | 8063 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134974520 |
Flavornet: | 110-62-3 |
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(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 |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31206 |
FooDB: | FDB003228 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2912.19.5000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 86.133903503418 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 6.698 to 6.732 |
Refractive Index | 1.39 to 1.395 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 102 to 103°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 5 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 31.792 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 3 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 12.78 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.423 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 1.17E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Fermented | |
fermented, bready, fruity, nutty, berry | |
General comment | At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fermented bready fruity nutty berry |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 2, 55, (1994) | Diffusive, fermented, bready, fruity with berry nuances |
Flavor Type: Winey | |
winey, fermented, bready, cocoa, chocolate | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 2, 55, (1994) | At 25.00 ppm. Winey, fermented, bready, cocoa chocolate notes |
An intense topnote for coffee and chocolate flavors. | Coffee |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple , Banana , Cedar , Celery , Clary sage oil replacer , Coffee , Cranberry , Currant , Fruit , Grape , Guava , Huckleberry , Vanilla |
Flavoring purposes | Asparagus , Bread , Carrot , Cheese , Chocolate cocoa , Nut , Pea green pea , Tomato |
Other purposes | Dry |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 11 - Highly flammable. R 20 - Harmful by inhalation. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 23 - Do not breath vapour. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and 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 5660 ul/kg American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 30, Pg. 470, 1969. oral-mouse LD50 6400 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 919, 1979. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 400 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0533619 intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 200 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0533619 | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 5 ml/kg SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): "DERMATITIS, OTHER: AFTER SYSTEMIC EXPOSURE" National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0535072 skin-guinea pig LD50 20000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 919, 1979. subcutaneous-mouse LD50 2000 mg/kg Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises. Vol. 14, Pg. 710, 1956. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-rat LCLo 4000 ppm/4H American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 30, Pg. 470, 1969. |
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 valeraldehyde 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: | - | 5.40000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.30000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 5.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 5.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 4.20000 | |
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 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 |
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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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8063 |
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WISER:UN 2058 |
WGK Germany:1 |
pentanal |
Chemidplus:0000110623 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:110-62-3 |