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 |
|
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 |
(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 |
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 |
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 |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Acacia , Balsam , Blackberry , Currant , Cypress oil replacer , Gardenia , Hawthorn , Heliotrope , Jasmin , Licorice , Lilac , Raspberry , Root beer , Seaweed absolute replacer , Strawberry , Tonka bean , Tuberose , Vanilla , Ylang ylang |
Other purposes | Fir |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
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 |
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 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average 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: | - | - |
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 View page or View pdf |
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) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
EPI System: View |
AIDS Citations:Search |
Cancer Citations:Search |
Toxicology Citations:Search |
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 |