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General Material Information

Preferred name cyclohexyl acetic acid
Trivial Name Cyclohexaneacetic acid
Short Description cyclohexaneacetic acid
Formula C8 H14 O2
CAS Number 5292-21-7
FEMA Number 2347
Flavis Number 8.034
ECHA Number 226-132-0
FDA UNII V43K3TO0HN
Nikkaji Number J48.532B
Beilstein Number 2041326
MDL MFCD00001518
COE Number 34
xLogP3-AA 2.50 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 965 cyclohexaneacetic acid
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 5292-21-7 ; CYCLOHEXANEACETIC ACID
Synonyms
  • cyclohexane acetic acid
  • cyclohexane-acetic acid
  • cyclohexaneacetic acid
  • cyclohexyl ethanoic acid
  • cyclohexylacetic acid
  • 2-cyclohexylacetic acid
  • cyclohexylaceticacid
  • cyclohexylethanoic acid
  • hexahydrophenyl acetic acid
  • 2-cyclohexylacetic acid
  • NCI 204816
  • NSC 2159

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Literature & References

2-cyclohexylacetic acid
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:5292-21-7
Pubchem (cid):21363
Pubchem (sid):134985135
Publications by PubMed
Propionibacterium cyclohexanicum sp. nov., a new acid-tolerant omega-cyclohexyl fatty acid-containing propionibacterium isolated from spoiled orange juice.

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
CHEBI:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB31403
FooDB:FDB003477
Export Tariff Code:2916.35.1500
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 142.19798278809
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.329 to 8.396
Refractive Index 1.459 to 1.467 @ 20 °C
Melting Point 28 to 33°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 242 to 243°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 116 to 117°C @ 4 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.029 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 110 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.85
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 753.2 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water, 2880 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Acidic
sharp, acetic, fatty, cheesy, musty, powdery, honey, caramellic, acidic
General comment Sharp acetic fatty cheese musty powdery honey caramel
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 14, No. 6, 47, (1989) Sharp acidic, fatty cheesy, musty, powdery, honey and caramellic
Flavor Type: Sweet
honey, caramellic, maple, cocoa
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 14, No. 6, 47, (1989) At 100.00 ppm. Honey, caramallic, maple and cocoa

Potential Uses

Applications
Flavoring purposes Caramel, Chocolate cocoa, Coffee, Honey, Maple

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
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 36/37/39 - 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:
intravenous-mouse LD50 178 mg/kg
U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#00770

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

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
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.12 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.40 (μg/capita/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: 3
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -2.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -1.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -2.00000
fruit ices: -2.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -2.00000
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: --
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) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 12 (FGE.12); Primary saturated or unsaturated alicyclic alcohol, aldehyde, and esters from chemical group 7 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000)
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Primary saturated or unsaturated alicyclic alcohol, aldehyde, and esters from chemical group 7 - Flavouring Group Evaluation 12, Revision 1 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 73, (FGE.73)[1] - Consideration of alicyclic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to primary saturated or unsaturated alicyclic alcohol, aldehyde and esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.12 (2005) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 73, Revision 1 (FGE.73Rev1): Consideration of alicyclic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to primary saturated or unsaturated alicyclic alcohol, aldehyde, and esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.12Rev2 (2011)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 73, Revision 2 (FGE.73Rev2): Consideration of alicyclic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to primary saturated or unsaturated alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.12Rev3 (2012)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 73, Revision 3 (FGE.73Rev3): Consideration of alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th and 63rd meeting) structurally related to primary saturated or unsaturated alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.12Rev4 (2013)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 73, Revision 4 (FGE.73Rev4): consideration of alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th and 63rd meeting) structurally related to primary saturated or unsaturated alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.12Rev5
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 73, Revision 5 (FGE.73Rev5): consideration of alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th, 63rd and 86th meeting) and structurally related to substances evaluated in FGE.12Rev5
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):5292-21-7
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :21363
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
2-cyclohexylacetic acid
Chemidplus:0005292217
RTECS:GU6490000 for cas# 5292-21-7