Preferred name | propionaldehyde |
Trivial Name | Propanal |
Short Description | propanal |
Formula | C3 H6 O |
CAS Number | 123-38-6 |
FEMA Number | 2923 |
Flavis Number | 5.002 |
ECHA Number | 204-623-0 |
FDA UNII | AMJ2B4M67V |
Nikkaji Number | J2.497J |
Beilstein Number | 0506010 |
MDL | MFCD00007020 |
COE Number | 90 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 83 propionaldehyde |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 123-38-6 ; PROPIONALDEHYDE |
Synonyms |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 123-38-6 |
Pubchem (cid): | 527 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134974560 |
Flavornet: | 123-38-6 |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C00479 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB03366 |
FooDB: | FDB012083 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB00911 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2912.19.5000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Formulations/Preparations: •usepaopp pesticide code 202400; trade names: propanal. •purity: 97-99+%. |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 58.080020904541 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 6.615 to 6.906 |
Refractive Index | 1.355 to 1.375 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | -81 to -80°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 46 to 50°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 5 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 299.382996 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 2 |
Flash Point TCC Value | -26.67 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 0.59 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
ether | Yes |
water, 4.299e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water, 3.06E+05 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
Odor Type: Ethereal | |
earthy, alcoholic, winey, whiskey, cocoa, nutty, ethereal, pungent, cognac, brandy, meaty, grape | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 0.10 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. earthy alcohol wine whiskey cocoa nutty |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 3, 80, (2001) | At 1.00 % in propylene glycol. Ethereal, pungent, chocking with earthy, alcoholic wine lees-like with a whiskey and brandy impact and cocoa nutty and slightly meaty nuance on dryout with a grape like nuance |
Flavor Type: Musty | |
musty, yeasty, ethereal, nutty, vegetable, potato, cheesy bleu cheese, grape, banana, apple, broccoli, almond, chocolate | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 3, 80, (2001) | At 5.00 - 10.00 ppm. Musty, yeasty, ethereal, nutty and vegetative with nuances of potato, blue cheese, grape, banana, apple, broccoli, almond and chocolate |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Camphor tree bark , Clary sage oil replacer , Pine scotch pine , Rose absolute replacer |
Flavoring purposes | Apple , Banana , Beer , Bread , Camphor tree bark , Carrot , Cheese cheddar cheese , Chocolate cocoa , Corn , Cucumber , Fish , Nut , Peach , Pine scotch pine , Strawberry , Tomato |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 11 - Highly flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. 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 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, 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. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 1410 mg/kg AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 4, Pg. 119, 1951. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 200 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0533450 oral-mouse LD50 800 mg/kg Kodak Company Reports. Vol. 21MAY1971 intraperitoneal-rat LD50 200 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0533450 | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 2460 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0543436 skin-guinea pig LD50 10 ml/kg SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): "DERMATITIS, OTHER: AFTER SYSTEMIC EXPOSURE" National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0533 subcutaneous-mouse LD50 680 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC Acta Pharmacologica et Toxicologica. Vol. 6, Pg. 299, 1950. subcutaneous-rat LD50 820 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD Acta Pharmacologica et Toxicologica. Vol. 6, Pg. 299, 1950. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-mouse LC50 21800 mg/m3/2H "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 102, 1982. inhalation-mammal (species unspecified) LC50 21800 mg/m3 Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 12(7), Pg. 16, 1968. inhalation-rat TCLo 8000 ppm/4H AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 4, Pg. 119, 1951. |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for propionaldehyde usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
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: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 13.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 3.90000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 12.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 12.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 11.00000 | |
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: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 3, Revision 1 (FGE.03Rev1): Acetals of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and branched- and straight-chain saturated or unsaturated aldehydes, an ester of a hemiacetal and an orthoester of formic acid, from chemical groups 1, 2 & 4 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) [1] - Scientific Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)on a request from the Commission View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 10, Revision 1 (FGE10 Rev1)[1] - Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 - 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 the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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