Preferred name | para-anisic acid |
Trivial Name | 4-Methoxybenzoic acid |
Short Description | 4-methoxybenzoic acid |
Formula | C8 H8 O3 |
CAS Number | 100-09-4 |
FEMA Number | 3945 |
Flavis Number | 8.071 |
ECHA Number | 202-818-5 |
FDA UNII | 4SB6Y7DMM3 |
Nikkaji Number | J3.229H |
Beilstein Number | 0508910 |
MDL | MFCD00002542 |
COE Number | 10077 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 883 4-methoxybenzoic acid |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 100-09-4 ; 4-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID |
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NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 100-09-4 |
Pubchem (cid): | 7478 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134972227 |
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CHEBI: | View |
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Metabolomics Database: | Search |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C02519 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB01101 |
FooDB: | FDB010587 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2918.99.0500 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 152.14935302734 |
Melting Point | 183 to 186°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 275 to 280°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.002 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 185 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.96 |
Shelf life | 36 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 |
ether | Yes |
water, 530 mg/L @ 37 °C (exp) | Yes |
water, hot | No |
Odor Type: Animal | |
fecal, animal, phenolic, medicinal | |
General comment | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. faint putrid sweet cadaverous |
(data available) |
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 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: | |
subcutaneous-mouse LD50 400 mg/kg Cesko-Slovenska Farmacie. Vol. 31, Pg. 236, 1982. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for para-anisic acid usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 1.70 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.10 (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: 19 | |||
Click here to view publication 19 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 2.50000 | 5.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.50000 | 1.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 1.00000 | 3.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | 2.00000 | 4.00000 | |
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: | 3.00000 | 6.00000 | |
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): |
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 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 52 (FGE.52): Consideration of hydroxy- and alkoxy-substituted 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) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 96 (FGE.96): Consideration of 88 flavouring substances considered by EFSA for which EU production volumes / anticipated production volumes have been submitted on request by DG SANCO. Addendum to FGE. 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85 and 87. View page or View pdf |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7478 |
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WGK Germany:1 |
4-methoxybenzoic acid |
Chemidplus:0000100094 |
RTECS:BZ4395000 for cas# 100-09-4 |