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alpha-amyl cinnamyl acetate

General Material Information

Preferred name alpha-amyl cinnamyl acetate
Trivial Name 2-benzylideneheptyl acetate
Short Description alpha-pentylcinnamyl acetate
Formula C16 H22 O2
CAS Number 7493-78-9
CAS Number 7493-78-9 (E)
CAS Number 7493-78-9 (Z)
FEMA Number 2064
Flavis Number 9.026
ECHA Number 231-339-4
FDA UNII VMT186NL85
Nikkaji Number J986.340K
MDL MFCD00026207
COE Number 216
xLogP3-AA 4.90 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 677 alpha-amylcinnamyl acetate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 7493-78-9 ; ALPHA-AMYLCINNAMYL ACETATE
Synonyms
  • acetic acid alpha-amyl cinnamyl ester
  • amyl cinnamic acetate
  • amyl cinnamyl acetate
  • a- amyl cinnamyl acetate
  • alpha-N- amyl-beta-phenyl acryl acetate
  • alpha- amylcinnamyl acetate
  • 2-benzylidene-1-heptanol acetate
  • 2-benzylidene-1-heptyl acetate
  • 2-benzylideneheptyl acetate
  • alpha- pentyl cinnamyl acetate
  • a- pentylcinnamyl acetate
  • alpha- pentylcinnamyl acetate
  • 2-( phenyl methylene) heptyl acetate
  • 2-( phenyl methylene)-1-heptanol acetate
  • 2-( phenyl methylene)-1-heptyl acetate
  • 2-( phenylmethylene)heptyl acetate

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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
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB36207
FooDB:FDB015065
Export Tariff Code:2915.39.9050
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 246.3497467041
Specific gravity @ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.947 to 8.014
Boiling Point 353 to 354°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.00064 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 100 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 5.09
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 0.6559 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Floral
floral, jasmin, chocolate, leathery, fruity, balsamic, spicy, cinnamyl, sweet, fatty, tropical
Odor strength low
Substantivity 400 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1992) At 100.00 %. floral jasmin chocolate leather fruity balsam spicy cinnamyl
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 3, 47, (1997) Sweet, spicy, fruity and cinnamic with fatty, tropical nuances
Flavor Type: Earthy
earthy, fruity, spicy, powdery, balsamic
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 3, 47, (1997) At 15.00 ppm. Earthy, fruity, spicy, powdery and balsamic

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
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 37/39 - Wear suitable 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.
Human Experience:
8 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
RIFM (1974a)

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for alpha-amyl cinnamyl acetate usage levels up to:
8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 2.40 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 260.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: II
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: -3.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -0.92000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -3.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -3.50000
fruit ices: -3.50000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -3.50000
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 Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 214: alpha,beta-Unsaturated aldehydes and precursors from chemical subgroup 3.1 of FGE.19: Cinnamyl derivatives[1]
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 68 (FGE.68): Consideration of cinnamyl alcohol and related flavouring agents evaluated by JECFA (55th meeting) evaluated by EFSA in FGE.15Rev1 (2008)
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):7493-78-9
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :582291
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
2-benzylideneheptyl acetate
Chemidplus:0007493789
[(2E)-2-benzylideneheptyl] acetate
[(2Z)-2-benzylideneheptyl] acetate