Preferred name | isoamyl formate |
Trivial Name | Isoamyl formate |
Short Description | isopentyl formate |
Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
CAS Number | 110-45-2 |
FEMA Number | 2069 |
Flavis Number | 9.162 |
ECHA Number | 203-769-2 |
FDA UNII | 50L53EN043 |
Nikkaji Number | J1.973I |
Beilstein Number | 1739893 |
MDL | MFCD00021049 |
COE Number | 500 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.80 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 42 isoamyl formate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 110-45-2 ; ISOAMYL FORMATE |
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FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C12293 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB34163 |
FooDB: | FDB012449 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.13.5000 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 116.16004180908 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.306 to 7.389 |
Refractive Index | 1.392 to 1.402 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 123 to 124°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 49 to 50°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 3 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 15.3 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 4 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 30 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.749 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 | |
water, 0.33 gm to 100 ml water | Yes |
alcohol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 3500 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
glycerin | No |
water | No |
Odor Type: Green | |
plum, currant black currant, ethereal, cortex, dry, earthy, fruity, green, sharp, estery, apple, waxy | |
Odor strength | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1988) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. plum black currant ethereal vinous dry earthy fruit green |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 1, 33, (1998) | Sharp, green estry, apple and waxy |
Flavor Type: Green | |
sharp, green, apple, fruity, winey, fatty | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 1, 33, (1998) | At 15.00 ppm. Sharp, green, apple and fruity with winey, fatty notes |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple , Apricot , Fruit , Honey , Leather , Lemon , Orange , Peach , Pear , Pineapple , Plum , Raspberry , Saffron , Strawberry , Tea green tea , Wine , Woodruff |
Flavoring purposes | Bread , Vinegar , Whiskey |
Other purposes | Peau d'espagne |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24 - Avoid contact with skin. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 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 | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 9840 mg/kg (Jenner et al., 1964) oral-rabbit LD50 3020 mg/kg (Munch, 1972) oral-rat LD50 9840 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. oral-rabbit LD50 3020 mg/kg Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 41, Pg. 31, 1972. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 829, 1979. | |
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 isoamyl formate usage levels up to: | |||
5.0000 % 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: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 16.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 8.40000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 250.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 14.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 14.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | 2.00000 | 28.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 22.00000 | |
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 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):110-45-2 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8052 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 1109 |
WGK Germany:1 |
3-methylbutyl formate |
Chemidplus:0000110452 |
RTECS:NT0185000 for cas# 110-45-2 |