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General Material Information

Preferred name ambroxan
Trivial Name (-)-Ambrox
Short Description ambrofix (Givaudan)
Formula C16 H28 O
CAS Number 6790-58-5
Deleted CAS Number 254762-72-6
FEMA Number 3471
ECHA Number 229-861-2
FDA UNII TD34B3O8M9
Nikkaji Number J14.107K
MDL MFCD00134491
COE Number 10514
xLogP3-AA 4.70 (est)
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 6790-58-5 ; 1,5,5,9-TETRAMETHYL-13-OXATRICYCLO(8.3.0.0(4,9))TRIDECANE
Synonyms
  • amber ether (A.C.S. International)
  • ambermor (IFF)
  • ambermor-ex (IFF)
  • ambermox
  • amberol synthetic (Advanced Biotech)
  • amberxan
  • ambrofix (Givaudan)
  • ambronica
  • ambrox super (Firmenich)
  • ambroxene
  • ambroxide
  • (-)- ambroxide
  • ambroxide cryst. (Symrise)
  • 8alpha-12-oxi do-13,14,15,16-tetranorlabdane
  • (3aR- (3aalpha,5abeta, 9aalpha,9bbeta))- dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl naphtho(2,1-b)furan
  • (-)- dodecahydrotetramethyl naphthofuran
  • l'ambroxine
  • lanbroxyde
  • naphtho[2,1-b]furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-
  • orcanox
  • superamber
  • 1,5,5,9-tetramethyl-13-oxatricyclo[8.3.0.04,9]tridecane
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a- tetramethyl-2,4,5,5a,7,8,9,9b-octahydro-1H-benzo[e][1]benzofuran
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-2,4,5,5a,7,8,9,9b-octahydro-1H-benzo[e][1]benzofuran
  • Naphtho[2,1-b]furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, [3aR-(3aα,5aβ,9aα,9bβ)]-
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphtho[2,1-b]furan
  • Ambrox
  • (-)-Ambrox
  • (-)-Norlabdane oxide
  • (-)-Ambroxide
  • Amberlyn Super PM 577
  • Amberlyn Super
  • Ambroxane
  • (-)-Ambroxan
  • Ambrafuran
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-Tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan
  • Ambrofix
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-Naphtho[2,1-b]furan,dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-
  • Ambermor Ex

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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
CHEBI:View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB36831
FooDB:FDB015782
Export Tariff Code:2932.99.9090
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
Wikipedia:View
EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:Read Report
EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:Read Report
EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food:Read Report

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 236.39836120605
Melting Point 74 to 75°C @ 760 mm Hg
Melting Point 73 to 74°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 120 to 121°C @ 1.4 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.009 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 161.11 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 5.411 est
Shelf life 48 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
dipropylene glycol Yes
water, 2.436 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
fractionated coconut oil Yes
Stability
antiperspirant spray Good
candle Good
liquid bleach Good
ph = 10 Good
ph = 2 Good
powder detergent Good
soap Good
deo stick Unspecified
detergent Unspecified
hair spray Unspecified
most media Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Amber
ambergris, sweet, labdanum, dry, woody, pine, cedar, green, seedy, tea
Odor strength high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less
Substantivity > 400 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol
Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. ambergris old paper sweet labdanum dry
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 6, 43, (1991) Woody, pine, cedar-like with a green seedy and tea-like nuance
Flavor Type: Woody
woody, fresh, pine, nutty
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 6, 43, (1991) At 30.00 ppm in propylene glycol. Woody and fresh, with a piney and nutty nuance
General comment Woody, cedar wood, floral, leather-like, slightly tobacco note and dry musk-like aftertaste

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
None - None found.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 5), H303
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H303 - May be harmfulif swallowed
Precautionary statement(s)
P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-mouse LD50 > 3100 mg/kg
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
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 ambroxan usage levels up to:
1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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: 9
Click here to view publication 9
average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -0.01000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -0.01000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: -0.01000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -0.01000
fruit ices: -0.01000
gelatins / puddings: -0.01000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: --
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

EPI System: View
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):6790-58-5
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :10857465
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:1
(3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-2,4,5,5a,7,8,9,9b-octahydro-1H-benzo[e][1]benzofuran
Chemidplus:0006790585