Preferred name | isopropyl formate |
Trivial Name | Isopropyl formate |
Short Description | formic acid, isopropyl ester |
Formula | C4 H8 O2 |
CAS Number | 625-55-8 |
FEMA Number | 2944 |
Flavis Number | 9.165 |
ECHA Number | 210-901-2 |
FDA UNII | H1L164W42G |
Nikkaji Number | J53.981C |
Beilstein Number | 1735844 |
MDL | MFCD00014127 |
COE Number | 503 |
xLogP3-AA | 0.90 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 304 isopropyl formate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 625-55-8 ; ISOPROPYL FORMATE |
Synonyms |
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propan-2-yl formate | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 625-55-8 |
Pubchem (cid): | 12257 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134977891 |
Pherobase: | View |
(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): | HMDB40579 |
FooDB: | FDB020361 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.13.5000 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Grau Aromatics | Penta International |
Santa Cruz Biotechnology | Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich |
SRS Aromatics | Synerzine |
TCI AMERICA | Penta International Corporation |
SRS Aromatics Ltd |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 88.106163024902 |
Boiling Point | 67 to 70°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 127.065002 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | -13.89 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 0.73 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 2.967e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water, 2.07E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Ethereal | |
ethereal, solvent, cocoa, tropical, sweet, fruity | |
Odor strength | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | < 1 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2007) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. ethereal solvent cocoa tropical |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 3, 51, (1990) | Sweet, etherial, solvent like with a fruity lift |
Flavor Type: Fruity | |
sweet, fruity, berry | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 3, 51, (1990) | At 35.00 ppm. Sweet, fruity with a berry lift |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple , Melon , Papaya , Plum , Raspberry , Saffron |
Flavoring purposes | Tropical |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 12 - Extremely flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 09 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. 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 4300 mg/kg (FDA, 1975a) oral-rabbit LD50 2500 mg/kg (FDA, 1975a) oral-guinea pig LD50 2700 mg/kg (FDA, 1975a) oral-chicken LD50 2100 mg/kg (FDA, 1975a) oral-guinea pig LD50 1400 mg/kg "Pesticide Index," Frear, E.H., ed., State College, PA, College Science Pub., 1969Vol. 4, Pg. 256, 1969. | |
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 isopropyl formate usage levels up to: | |||
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.45 (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 ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 60.00000 | 100.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 18.00000 | 25.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 18.00000 | 25.00000 | |
fruit ices: | 18.00000 | 25.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 55.00000 | 100.00000 | |
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 Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 7 (FGE.07): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 1 (FGE.07Rev1): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific opinion of the 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 7, Revision 2 (FGE.07Rev2) : Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):625-55-8 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12257 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 1281 |
WGK Germany:1 |
propan-2-yl formate |
Chemidplus:0000625558 |
RTECS:LQ8750000 for cas# 625-55-8 |