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General Material Information

Preferred name (E)-2-heptenal
Trivial Name trans-2-Heptenal
Short Description trans-2-heptenal
Formula C7 H12 O
CAS Number 18829-55-5
FEMA Number 3165
Flavis Number 5.15
ECHA Number 242-608-0
FDA UNII 4NJZ8GMQ6F
Nikkaji Number J110.416K
Beilstein Number 1700822
MDL MFCD00007010
COE Number 730
xLogP3-AA 2.10 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1360 trans-2-heptenal
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
Synonyms
  • (E)-3-butyl acrolein
  • (E)-beta- butyl acrolein
  • (2E)- hept-2-enal
  • (E)- hept-2-enal
  • hept-2(trans)-enal
  • (2E)-2-hepten-1-al
  • (E)-2-hepten-1-al
  • trans-2-hepten-1-al
  • (2E)-2-heptenal
  • (E)-2-heptenal
  • T2 heptenal
  • trans-2-heptenal
  • trans-2-heptenal natural
  • 2-heptenal, (2E)-
  • 2-heptenal, (E)-
  • (E)-hept-2-enal
  • 2-Heptenal, (2E)-
  • 2-Heptenal, (E)-
  • (2E)-2-Heptenal
  • trans-2-Heptenal
  • 2-trans-Heptenal
  • n-Hept-trans-2-enal
  • (E)-2-Hepten-1-al
  • (2E)-Heptenal
  • trans-2-Hepten-1-al

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Literature & References

(E)-hept-2-enal
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:18829-55-5
Pubchem (cid):5283316
Pubchem (sid):134982396
Flavornet:18829-55-5
Publications by Info
Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.)

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
CHEBI:View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):Search
FooDB:FDB008060
Export Tariff Code:2912.19.5000
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 112.17183685303
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.131 to 7.181
Refractive Index 1.428 to 1.434 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 90 to 91°C @ 50 mm Hg
Boiling Point 165 to 167°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.823 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 3.8
Flash Point TCC Value 51.67 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.3 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, slightly Yes
water, 1810 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Green
pungent, green, vegetable, fresh, fatty, oily, fruity
Odor strength high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less
Substantivity > 1 hour(s) at 100.00 %
General comment At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. pungent green vegetable fresh fatty
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 17, No. 5, 127, (1992) Intense green, fatty, oily, with fruity overtones
Flavor Type: Green
green, sweet, fresh, fruity, apple skin, fatty
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 17, No. 5, 127, (1992) At 4.00 ppm. Intense green, sweet, fresh fruity apple skin nuances
A variety of fruits including apple, pineapple, fatty notes of nuts especially hazelnut. Sweet, green, slightly Fatty

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Fruit, Galbanum, Geranium, Melon, Woody
Flavoring purposes Apple, Banana, Cucumber, Grape white grape, Green, Herbal, Lemon, Nut, Orange, Peach, Pear, Soup, Vegetable
Other purposes Weedy
Cosmetic purposes Not used anymore

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 10 - Flammable.
R 21/22 - Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 38 - Irritating to skin.
R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
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 36/37 - 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 1300 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 331, 1988.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 860 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 331, 1988.

skin-guinea pig LD50 1530 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 331, 1988.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents
IFRA Critical Effect:
Dermal sensitization
View the IFRA Standard
Recommendation for (E)-2-heptenal usage levels up to:
PROHIBITED: Should not be used as a fragrance ingredient.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 16.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 30.00 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 1700 (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: 4
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -1.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): --
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: -1.00000
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: -1.00000
hard candy: -1.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: -1.00000
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: -1.00000
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): 5.7000012.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 1.5000014.25000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): --
Processed fruit (04.1): --
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): 5.000005.03000
Confectionery (05.0): 5.5000014.46000
Chewing gum (05.3): 6.0200020.87000
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 4.8000011.55000
Bakery wares (07.0): 5.0000017.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 0.900002.98000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): --
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 2.000005.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): --
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 2.000004.43000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 1.000002.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 2.500004.50000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): --

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):

EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 200, Revision 1 (FGE.200 Rev.1): 74 a,ß-unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes and precursors from chemical subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19
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Safety and efficacy of 26 compounds belonging to chemical group 3 (a,ß-unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters) when used as flavourings for all animal species and categories
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 71 Revision 1 (FGE.71Rev1): consideration of aliphatic, linear, a,ß-unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and related esters evaluated by JECFA (63rd and 69th meeting) structurally related to flavouring substances evaluated in FGE.05Rev3
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :5283316
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
SCCNFP:opinion
WISER:UN 1989
WGK Germany:3
(E)-hept-2-enal
Chemidplus:0018829555
RTECS:MJ8795000 for cas# 18829-55-5