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General Material Information

Preferred name beta-naphthyl methyl ether
Trivial Name 2-Methoxynaphthalene
Short Description beta-naphthol mether ether
Formula C11 H10 O
CAS Number 93-04-9
FEMA Number 4704
ECHA Number 202-213-6
FDA UNII VX2T1Z50C4
Nikkaji Number J4.667A
Beilstein Number 1859408
MDL MFCD00004061
COE Number 4074
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1257 beta-naphthyl methyl ether
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 93-04-9 ; BETA-NAPHTHYL METHYL ETHER
Synonyms
  • 2-methoxy naphthalene
  • .beta.- methoxynaphthalene
  • 2-methoxynaphthalene
  • beta- methoxynaphthalene
  • methyl 2-naphthyl ether
  • methyl beta-naphthyl ether
  • methyl naphthalen-2-yl ether
  • beta- naphthol mether ether
  • 2-naphthol methyl ether
  • 2-naphthyl methyl ether
  • beta- naphthyl methyl ether
  • naphthyl methyl ether 10% BB
  • beta- napthyl methyl ether
  • nerolin yara yara
  • neroline yara yara
  • yara yara
  • yara yara crystals
  • yara yara distilled
  • Naphthalene, 2-methoxy-
  • Ether, methyl 2-naphthyl
  • 2-Methoxynaphthalene
  • Methyl β-naphthyl ether
  • β-Naphthol methyl ether
  • Nerolin
  • 2-Naphthol methyl ether
  • Nerolin (old)
  • β-Naphthyl methyl ether
  • β-Methoxynaphthalene
  • 2-Naphthyl methyl ether
  • NSC 4171
  • 6-Methoxy-2-naphthalene

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Literature & References

2-methoxynaphthalene
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:93-04-9
Pubchem (cid):7119
Pubchem (sid):134972534
Publications by Leffingwell & Associates
Flavor Properties of FEMA GRAS List 25 flavor chemicals

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
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB32861
FooDB:FDB010839
Export Tariff Code:2909.30.6000
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Wikipedia:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 158.19990539551
Melting Point 73 to 75°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.01 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 98 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.47
Shelf life 36 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
water, 75.88 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
dipropylene glycol No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Naphthyl
sweet, naphthyl, floral, orangeflower, acacia, neroli
Odor strength high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less
Substantivity 400 hour(s) at 20.00 % in dipropylene glycol
Luebke, William tgsc, (1986) At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet naphthyl floral orange blossom acacia neroli
Flavor Type: Naphthyl
naphthyl, floral, orangeflower, acacia, grape, plum, powdery
Luebke, William tgsc, (1986) Naphthyl floral orangeflower acacia grape plum powdery
General comment Naphthalene, petrol

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment.
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
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 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.
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)
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Signal word
Hazard statement(s)
H401 - Toxic to aquatic life
H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statement(s)
P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Human Experience:
4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
(Levenstein, 1974h)

oral-mouse LD50 [sex: M,F] 825 mg/kg
(Schafer & Bowles, 1985)

oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 885, 1975.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 885, 1975.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

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 beta-naphthyl methyl ether usage levels up to:
5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 3.50 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.01 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: III
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: 25
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 13.0000017.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 4.000008.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 0.100000.30000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 9.0000014.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 8.0000010.00000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: 9.0000011.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 3.000003.00000
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: 12.0000014.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 3.0000015.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 2.0000010.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 3.0000015.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): 2.0000010.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 10.0000050.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 5.0000025.00000
Bakery wares (07.0): 10.0000050.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 2.0000010.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): 2.0000010.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 5.0000025.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): 10.0000050.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 3.0000015.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 10.0000050.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 15.0000075.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): 5.0000025.00000

Safety references

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) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 23 (FGE.23): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives From chemical groups 15, 16 and 26 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 59 (FGE.59): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic ethers evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.23 (2006) (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 23, Revision 1 (FGE.23Rev1): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives from chemical groups 15, 16, 26 and 30[1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 59, Revision 1 (FGE.59Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic ethers evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting and 63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.23 Rev2 (2010)
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Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives (chemical group 26) when used as feed additives for all animal species
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Safety of 31 flavouring compounds belonging to different chemical groups when used as feed additives for all animal species
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):93-04-9
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7119
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 3082
WGK Germany:2
2-methoxynaphthalene
Chemidplus:0000093049
RTECS:QJ9468750 for cas# 93-04-9