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para-anisyl formate

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name para-anisyl formate
Trivial Name 4-Methoxybenzyl formate
Short Description 4-methoxybenzyl formate
Formula C9 H10 O3
CAS Number 122-91-8
FEMA Number 2101
Flavis Number 9.087
ECHA Number 204-582-9
FDA UNII 7N0ADO5BXI
Nikkaji Number J31.559A
MDL MFCD00021045
COE Number 354
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 872 anisyl formate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 122-91-8 ; ANISYL FORMATE
Synonyms
  • anisyl alcohol formate
  • anisyl alcohol, formate
  • anisyl formate
  • p- anisyl formate
  • anisyl formate extra FCC
  • anisyl formate FCC
  • anisyl formate natural
  • anisyl methanoate
  • benzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-, formate
  • benzyl alcohol, p-methoxy-, formate
  • 4-methoxybenzene methanol methanoate
  • 4-methoxybenzene methyl formate
  • 4-methoxybenzenemethanolmethanoate
  • 4-methoxybenzenemethyl formate
  • p- methoxybenzyl alcohol formate
  • para- methoxybenzyl alcohol formate
  • p- methoxybenzyl alcohol, formate
  • 4-methoxybenzyl formate
  • p- methoxybenzyl formate
  • para- methoxybenzyl formate
  • p- methoxybenzyl methanoate
  • para- methoxybenzyl methanoate
  • methoxybenzyl methanoate, p-
  • p- methoxybenzylmethanoate
  • para- methoxybenzylmethanoate
  • (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl formate
  • (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl formate
  • Benzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-, 1-formate
  • p-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, formate
  • 4-Methoxybenzyl formate
  • p-Methoxybenzyl formate
  • NSC 5949
  • (4-Anisyl)methyl formate

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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):HMDB34993
FooDB:FDB013596
Export Tariff Code:2915.13.0000
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex Yes
Molecular weight 166.17630004883
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 9.469 to 9.503
Refractive Index 1.521 to 1.525 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 254 to 255°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.017 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 110 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 1.252 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 2679 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Spicy
fruity, floral, anisic, vanilla, seaweed, sweet, spicy, powdery
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 104 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1985) At 100.00 %. fruity floral anisic vanilla seaweed
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 17, No. 3, 57, (1992) Sweet, spicy, vanilla-like with powdery fruity nuances
Flavor Type: Spicy
sweet, vanilla, spicy, fruity, heliotrope
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 17, No. 3, 57, (1992) At 50.00 ppm. Sweet, vanilla, spice, with fruity heliotropine-like nuances

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
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 1770 mg/kg
(Levenstein, 1975j)

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
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 para-anisyl formate usage levels up to:
4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 39.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 24.00 (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
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -14.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -3.20000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -3.90000
fruit ices: -3.90000
gelatins / puddings: -0.20000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -7.90000
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: --

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):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 52 (FGE.52): Consideration of hydroxy- and alkoxy-substituted benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) (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)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):122-91-8
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :61054
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl formate
Chemidplus:0000122918