Preferred name | isobutyl hexanoate |
Trivial Name | Isobutyl hexanoate |
Short Description | isobutyl caproate |
Formula | C10 H20 O2 |
CAS Number | 105-79-3 |
FEMA Number | 2202 |
Flavis Number | 9.064 |
ECHA Number | 203-332-6 |
FDA UNII | 2A3X4W9GZ0 |
Nikkaji Number | J3.237I |
MDL | MFCD00048870 |
COE Number | 314 |
xLogP3-AA | 3.40 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 166 isobutyl hexanoate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 105-79-3 ; ISOBUTYL HEXANOATE |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB36228 |
FooDB: | FDB015086 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.5050 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 172.26780700684 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.098 to 7.131 |
Refractive Index | 1.412 to 1.416 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 176 to 177°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.413 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 5.9 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 76.11 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.686 est |
Shelf life | 12 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, 38.59 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
fruity, pineapple, green, apple skin, apple green apple, sour, tropical, peach, earthy, sweet, estery | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 6 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2021) | At 100.00 %. fruity pineapple green apple skin green apple sour tropical peach earthy |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 2, 49, (1999) | At 2.00 %. Sweet, estry, fruity pineapple, green apple, peach and tropical |
Flavor Type: Fruity | |
fruity, pineapple, green, apple skin, tropical, fruit ripe fruit, foliage, estery, sweet | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2021) | Fruity pineapple green apple skin tropical ripe fruit foliage estery |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 2, 49, (1999) | At 10.00 ppm. Sweet, fruity, pineapple, green, tropical, estry |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple , Banana , Cognac , Grape , Oriental , Pear , Pineapple , Quince , Raisin , Valerian |
Flavoring purposes | Brandy , Chocolate cocoa , Fruit tropical fruit , Valerian |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
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 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. | |
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 | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Human Experience: | |
20 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (Moreno, 1975b) | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
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 isobutyl hexanoate usage levels up to: | |||
5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 6.10 (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 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 8.30000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 5.40000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 2.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 3.90000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 3.90000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 8.10000 | |
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): |
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 |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):105-79-3 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7775 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:2 |
2-methylpropyl hexanoate |
Chemidplus:0000105793 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:MO8389000 for cas# 105-79-3 |