Preferred name | hexyl 2-methyl butyrate |
Trivial Name | Hexyl 2-methylbutanoate |
Short Description | hexyl 2-methylbutyrate |
Formula | C11 H22 O2 |
CAS Number | 10032-15-2 |
Deleted CAS Number | 144810-17-3 |
FEMA Number | 3499 |
ECHA Number | 233-106-2 |
FDA UNII | UI17LL5Q4P |
Nikkaji Number | J77.603C |
Beilstein Number | 1856407 |
MDL | MFCD00048880 |
COE Number | 4132 |
xLogP3-AA | 3.80 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 208 hexyl 2-methylbutanoate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 10032-15-2 ; HEXYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 10032-15-2 |
Pubchem (cid): | 24838 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134990484 |
Flavornet: | 10032-15-2 |
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(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): | HMDB39215 |
FooDB: | FDB018747 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.60.0000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 186.29473876953 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.106 to 7.148 |
Refractive Index | 1.416 to 1.421 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 203 to 204°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 2 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.158 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 6.4 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 83.89 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 4.196 est |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
water, very slightly | Yes |
water, 12.56 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Green | |
green, waxy, fruity, apple, spicy, tropical, banana, woody | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 12 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1999) | At 100.00 %. green waxy fruity apple spicy tropical |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 2, 69, (1997) | Green, waxy, fruity, apple, banana and woody with a tropical, spicy nuance |
Flavor Type: Green | |
green, waxy, fruity, apple, banana, fresh, fleshy | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 2, 69, (1997) | At 20.00 ppm. Green, waxy, unripe fruity, apple and banana with a fresh, fleshy nuance |
Can be used in apple, pear, banana, tropical, strawberry, raspberry and blueberry flavors for a fresh, long-lasting fruitiness. | Green waxy |
General comment | Green strawberry also used in reconstituted essential oils and in berries |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. 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 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H227 - Combustible liquid H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (Moreno,1977b) oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 721, 1982. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 721, 1982. | |
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 hexyl 2-methyl butyrate usage levels up to: | |||
10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 4.10 (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: 10 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 51.60000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 18.70000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 7.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 0.34000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | 36.70000 | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 21.80000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 21.80000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 31.30000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
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): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 1, Revision 1 (FGE.01Rev 1): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 (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 01 Rev2 (FGE.01 Rev2): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 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 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :24838 |
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WISER:UN 3077 |
WGK Germany:2 |
hexyl 2-methylbutanoate |
Chemidplus:0010032152 |
RTECS:ET5675000 for cas# 10032-15-2 |