Preferred name | phenethyl salicylate |
Trivial Name | Phenethyl salicylate |
Short Description | salicylic acid, phenethyl ester |
Formula | C15 H14 O3 |
CAS Number | 87-22-9 |
FEMA Number | 2868 |
FDA UNII | 6LDP0U8UB0 |
Nikkaji Number | J141.660J |
MDL | MFCD00020036 |
COE Number | 437 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 905 phenethyl salicylate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 87-22-9 ; PHENETHYL SALICYLATE |
Synonyms |
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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 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB35019 |
FooDB: | FDB013624 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2918.23.5000 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 242.27418518066 |
Melting Point | 39 to 41°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 2.0E-6 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 110 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 4.503 est |
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 |
paraffin oil | Yes |
water, 7.856 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
Stability | |
alcoholic lotion | Unspecified |
antiperspirant | Unspecified |
deo stick | Unspecified |
detergent perborate | Unspecified |
fabric softener | Unspecified |
shampoo | Unspecified |
soap | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Floral | |
balsamic, floral, rose, hyacinth, carnation | |
Odor strength | low |
Substantivity | 232 hour(s) at 20.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982) | At 100.00 %. balsamic floral rose hyacinth carnation |
Flavor Type: Medicinal, | |
medicinal, metallic, balsamic, cloth laundered cloth, powdery, plastic | |
General comment | Medicinal metallic balsamic laundered cloth powdery plastic |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Acacia , Alpine bouquet , Amber , Apricot , Ash mountain ash , Autumn , Azalea , Balsam , Bark , Bayberry , Bouquet , Cabreuva wood , Carnation , Chestnut blossom , Cilantro , Clematis , Clover , Coronilla , Country meadow , Crabapple blossom , Cucumber , Cyclamen , Daffodil , Earth , Elder flower , Fern , Fir balsam , Freesia , Gardenia , Genet , Hawthorn , Heather , Herbal , Honeysuckle , Hugonia , Hyacinth , Incense , Kewda , Leather , Lilac , Lily , Lily of the valley , Lotus , Mimosa , Narcissus , Orchid , Pansy , Peach , Petunia , Pineapple , Poppy , Poppy red poppy , Privet blossom , Redwood , Reseda , Rhubarb , Rose , Rose tea rose , Scented stock , Stephanotis , Styrax , Sweet pea , Tuberose , Violet leaf , Wintergreen , Woody , Yew , Ylang ylang |
Flavoring purposes | Artichoke , Asparagus , Cilantro , Lettuce , Pear prickly pear , Tea |
Other purposes | Fixer |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. 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 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 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) | |
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P312 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
8 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (Moreno, 1973ab) | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
maximum skin levels for fine fragrances: | |||
1.4900 % 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 phenethyl salicylate usage levels up to: | |||
12.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
use level in formulae for use in cosmetics: | |||
1.8827 % | |||
Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products: | |||
0.0480 mg/kg/day (IFRA, 2002) | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.12 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 4.00 (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 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 2.00000 | 2.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.75000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 0.67000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 0.67000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 1.50000 | |
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 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 |
EPI System: View |
Toxicology Citations:Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):87-22-9 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :62332 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3077 |
WGK Germany:2 |
2-phenylethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
Chemidplus:0000087229 |