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General Material Information

Preferred name methyl (E)-2-octenoate
Trivial Name Methyl (E)-2-octenoate
Short Description methyl trans-2-octenoate
Formula C9 H16 O2
CAS Number 7367-81-9
FEMA Number 3712
Flavis Number 9.299
ECHA Number 230-912-6
FDA UNII 9EN9V40J78
Nikkaji Number J126.498B
MDL MFCD00036620
COE Number 11800
xLogP3-AA 3.00 (est)
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1811 methyl trans-2-octenoate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 7367-81-9 ; METHYL TRANS-2-OCTENOATE
Synonyms
  • methyl (2E)-oct-2-enoate
  • methyl (E)-oct-2-enoate
  • methyl 2-octenoate (high trans)
  • methyl 2-octenoate, (E)-
  • methyl oct-2(trans)-enoate
  • methyl octenoate
  • methyl T2 octenoate
  • methyl trans-2-octenoate
  • oct-2-enoic acid, methyl ester, (E)-
  • (E)-2-octenoic acid methyl ester
  • trans-2-octenoic acid methyl ester
  • 2-octenoic acid, methyl ester, (2E)-
  • 2-octenoic acid, methyl ester, (E)-
  • 2-Octenoic acid, methyl ester, (2E)-
  • 2-Octenoic acid, methyl ester, (E)-
  • (E)-Methyl oct-2-enoate

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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):HMDB37496
FooDB:FDB016571
Export Tariff Code:2916.19.5000
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 156.22491455078
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.439 to 7.522
Refractive Index 1.437 to 1.447 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 89 to 91°C @ 9 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.437 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 1
Flash Point TCC Value 79.44 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.335 est
Shelf life 12 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
water, 158.9 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Animal
hairy, costus, sweet, fruity, pear, oily, waxy, violet, fresh, green, melon, violet leaf
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 47 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1996) At 100.00 %. hairy costus sweet fruity pear oily waxy violet
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 1, 43, (1993) Fresh green, fruity, sweet, melon with a violet leaf-like nuance
Flavor Type: Fruity
fruity, green, sweet, waxy, fresh, tropical
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 1, 43, (1993) At 20.00 ppm. Fruity, green, sweet waxy with a fresh tropical note
Used in baked goods, gelatins, puddings and beverages. Fruity green

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Apple, Fruit, Green, Melon, Passion fruit, Pear, Pineapple, Violet
Flavoring purposes Tropical
Other purposes Oily, Waxy

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
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.
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:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
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 methyl (E)-2-octenoate usage levels up to:
5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.25 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): ND (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 3900 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:1800 (μg/person/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: 13
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -7.50000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -1.50000
beverages(alcoholic): -2.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: -3.00000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: -2.50000
gelatins / puddings: -3.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -7.50000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: -2.50000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 7.0000035.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 5.0000025.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 10.0000050.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): 7.0000035.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 10.0000050.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 5.0000025.00000
Bakery wares (07.0): 10.0000050.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 2.0000010.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): 2.0000010.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 5.0000025.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): 10.0000050.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 5.0000025.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 10.0000050.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 20.00000100.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): 5.0000025.00000

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):

Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 95 (FGE.95): Consideration of aliphatic, linear or branched-chain saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (69th meeting) structurally related to esters of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids evaluated by EFSA in FGE.05Rev1 (2008)
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :5364532
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WGK Germany:3
methyl (E)-oct-2-enoate
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