Preferred name | para-alpha-dimethyl styrene |
Trivial Name | p-Cymenene |
Short Description | p,alpha-dimethylstyrene |
Formula | C10 H12 |
CAS Number | 1195-32-0 |
FEMA Number | 3144 |
Flavis Number | 1.01 |
ECHA Number | 214-795-9 |
FDA UNII | XC8HY3OB86 |
Nikkaji Number | J86.000J |
MDL | MFCD00036510 |
COE Number | 2260 |
xLogP3-AA | 3.70 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1333 p,alpha-dimethylstyrene |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 1195-32-0 ; P,ALPHA-DIMETHYLSTYRENE |
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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): | HMDB29641 |
FooDB: | FDB000812 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2903.19.6050 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 132.2056427002 |
Boiling Point | 186 to 189°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.834 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 62.78 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.782 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 |
mineral oil | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
water, 35.29 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Phenolic | |
phenolic, spicy, styrene, clove, guaiacol, musty, coffee, nutty | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. phenolic spicy styrene clove guaiacol |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 1, 33, (1996) | Phenolic, spicy, styrene, eugenol and guaiacol-like with musty, coffee and nutty nuances |
Flavor Type: Spicy | |
spicy, balsamic, musty, clove, guaiacol, nutty | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 1, 33, (1996) | At 2.50 ppm. Spicy, balsamic, musty and eugenol / guaiacol-like with a nutty nuance |
Herbal notes especially Italian type dishes. Good for enhancing spices, such as habanero. | Characteristic oregano, spicy |
Used in alcoholic beverages and soft confection at 5ppm, in bakery and frozen confection at 2.5ppm, and desserts and non-alcoholic beverages at 1ppm. Storage: oxidizes, and slowly polymerises in the presence of air. | Spicy |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Almond , Citrus , Coffee , Lemon , Lime , Nutmeg , Parsley leaf , Peach , Pepper , Pine , Vanilla |
Flavoring purposes | Beverage , Dairy , Parsley leaf |
Other purposes | Confection |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. 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 | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
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 para-alpha-dimethyl styrene usage levels up to: | |||
0.1000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 18.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.30 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Threshold of Concern: | 1800 (μg/person/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
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: 4 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | - | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.15000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 1.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 2.80000 | |
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 78 (FGE.78)[1] - Consideration of Aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives,Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 1 (FGE.78Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev2 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (chemical group 31) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 2 (FGE.78Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev3 View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):1195-32-0 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :62385 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:2 |
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Chemidplus:0001195320 |