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benzaldehyde dimethyl acetal

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name benzaldehyde dimethyl acetal
Trivial Name Benzaldehyde dimethyl acetal
Short Description alpha,alpha-dimethoxytoluene
Formula C9 H12 O2
CAS Number 1125-88-8
FEMA Number 2128
Flavis Number 6.003
ECHA Number 214-413-0
FDA UNII W6T83K35CA
Nikkaji Number J57.881I
Beilstein Number 2044501
MDL MFCD00008491
COE Number 37
xLogP3-AA 1.60 (est)
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 837 benzaldehyde dimethyl acetal
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 1125-88-8 ; BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL
Synonyms
  • benzaldehyde dimethyl acetal natural
  • benzaldehyde dimethylacetal
  • benzaldehyde, dimethyl acetal
  • alpha,alpha- dimethoxymethyl benzene
  • dimethoxymethyl-benzene
  • ( dimethoxymethyl) benzene
  • ( dimethoxymethyl)benzene
  • dimethoxymethylbenzene
  • dimethoxyphenyl methane
  • dimethoxyphenylmethane
  • alpha,alpha- dimethoxytoluene
  • toluene, alpha,alpha-dimethoxy-
  • Benzene, (dimethoxymethyl)-
  • (Dimethoxymethyl)benzene
  • α,α-Dimethoxytoluene
  • Phenyldimethoxymethane
  • α-Methoxybenzyl methyl ether
  • NSC 286137

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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
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB41326
FooDB:FDB021246
Export Tariff Code:2911.00.5000
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 152.19303894043
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.379 to 8.462
Refractive Index 1.488 to 1.496 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 87 to 89°C @ 18 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 1.989 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 69.44 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.237 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 4377 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No
Stability
alkalis Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Green
green, earthy, rooty, nutty, vegetable, spinach, potato, fungal, almond, winey, fruity, sharp, floral
Odor strength medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity > 5 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (2021) At 100.00 %. green earthy rooty nutty vegetable spinach potato fungal almond winey
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 1, 33, (1998) Green, winey, fruity and sharp with a floral nuance
Flavor Type: Green
green, earthy, rooty, nutty, potato, fungal, turnup, radish, sharp, almond bitter almond, cherry
Luebke, William tgsc, (2021) Green earthy rooty nutty potato fungal turnup radish
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 1, 33, (1998) At 5.00 ppm. Green, sharp and almondy with a cherry pit nuance
Used in vegetable flavors such as parsley and carrots. Aromatic

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 22 - Harmful 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 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
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 1220 mg/kg
(Moreno, 1977z)

oral-rat LD50 1220 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 711, 1979.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 711, 1979.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for benzaldehyde dimethyl acetal usage levels up to:
5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.12 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.30 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: I
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: -45.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -26.00000
beverages(alcoholic): -60.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -840.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -22.00000
fruit ices: -22.00000
gelatins / puddings: -50.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -56.00000
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: -50.00000
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 54 (FGE.54)[1] - Consideration of 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) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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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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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of 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.20Rev1 (2009)
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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):1125-88-8
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :62375
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
dimethoxymethylbenzene
Chemidplus:0001125888
RTECS:CU5774000 for cas# 1125-88-8