We have found 46587 results matching your criteria.
Please wait while we search...
  1. 1.
    General Material Information
  2. 2.
    PhysChem Properties
  3. 3.
    Occurrences
  4. 4.
    Organoleptic Properties
  5. 5.
    Suppliers
  6. 6.
    Potential Uses
  7. 7.
    Regulatory & Documentation
  8. 8.
    Safety Information
  9. 9.
    Other Information
  10. 10.
    Blenders & Components
  11. 11.
    Literature & References

amyl hexanoate

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name amyl hexanoate
Trivial Name Pentyl hexanoate
Short Description amyl caproate
Formula C11 H22 O2
CAS Number 540-07-8
FEMA Number 2074
Flavis Number 9.065
ECHA Number 208-732-4
FDA UNII 5M61M1AL1H
Nikkaji Number J419G
Beilstein Number 1760251
MDL MFCD00027281
COE Number 315
xLogP3-AA 3.80 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 163 N-amyl hexanoate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 540-07-8 ; AMYL HEXANOATE
Synonyms
  • amyl caproate
  • N- amyl caproate
  • amyl caproate FCC
  • amyl capronate
  • N- amyl hexanoate
  • amyl hexoate
  • amyl-caproate (n-amyl-hexanoate)
  • hexanoic acid pentyl ester
  • hexanoic acid, pentyl ester
  • pentyl caproate
  • pentyl hexanoate
  • n-Amyl caproate
  • n-Pentyl hexanoate
  • NSC 46119
  • NSC 53794

US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / Scholar / Patents

Google Scholar Start search
Google Books Start search
Google Patents Start search
Perfumer & Flavorists Start search
EU Patents Start search
PubMeb Start search
NCBI Start search

Literature & References

pentyl hexanoate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:540-07-8
Pubchem (cid):10886
Pubchem (sid):134978804
Pherobase:View
Publications by Info
Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.)

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
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB36229
FooDB:FDB015087
Export Tariff Code:2915.90.5050
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 186.29473876953
Specific gravity @ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.189 to 7.223
Refractive Index 1.42 to 1.424 @ 20 °C
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.09 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 90.56 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 4.352 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
fixed oils Yes
water, 10.87 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No
glycerin No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Fruity
sweet, green, fruity, estery, pineapple, apple, pear, fatty, waxy, cognac
Luebke, William tgsc, (1988) At 100.00 %. sweet green fruity estry pineapple apple pear fatty
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 5, 47, (1990) Fruity, sweet, green, waxy with cognac like notes
Flavor Type: Fruity
sweet, fruity, apple, melon
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 5, 47, (1990) At 20.00 ppm. Sweet fruity, apple with melon notes

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Apple, Banana, Citrus, Cognac, Melon, Mint, Pear, Pineapple
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

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 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
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 285, 1988.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 285, 1988.

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 amyl hexanoate usage levels up to:
8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 8.70 (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 ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -8.30000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -5.30000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -110.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -16.00000
fruit ices: -16.00000
gelatins / puddings: 0.300003.70000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -22.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: -3.70000
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

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

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

EPI System: View
AIDS Citations:Search
Cancer Citations:Search
Toxicology Citations:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):540-07-8
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :10886
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
pentyl hexanoate
Chemidplus:0000540078
RTECS:MO8421700 for cas# 540-07-8