Preferred name | phenoxyacetic acid |
Trivial Name | Phenoxyacetic acid |
Short Description | 2-(phenoxy)acetic acid |
Formula | C8 H8 O3 |
CAS Number | 122-59-8 |
FEMA Number | 2872 |
Flavis Number | 8.049 |
ECHA Number | 204-556-7 |
FDA UNII | YRC253429Q |
Nikkaji Number | J5.358I |
Beilstein Number | 0907949 |
MDL | MFCD00004296 |
COE Number | 2005 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1026 phenoxyacetic acid |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 122-59-8 ; PHENOXYACETIC ACID |
Synonyms |
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2-(phenoxy)acetic acid | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 122-59-8 |
Pubchem (cid): | 19188 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134973890 |
(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
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Metabolomics Database: | Search |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C02181 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31609 |
FooDB: | FDB008245 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2918.17.0000 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Beijing Lys Chemicals | BOC Sciences |
Penta International | Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich | TCI AMERICA |
WholeChem | Penta International Corporation |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 152.14935302734 |
Melting Point | 99 to 103°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.001 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 115 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.34 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 12000 mg/L @ 10 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Honey | |
sour, sweet | |
General comment | At 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sour sweet |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Flavoring purposes | Chocolate cocoa |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. 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 37/39 - Wear suitable 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. | |
Human Experience: | |
2 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 1500 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER: EYE GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS Acute Toxicity Data. Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Part B. Vol. 1, Pg. 94, 1990. intravenous-mouse LD50 1000 mg/kg Pharmazie. Vol. 18, Pg. 642, 1963. oral-mouse LD50 3750 mg/kg Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 46(1), Pg. 25, 1981. oral-rabbit LD50 > 200 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 887, 1979. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 323 mg/kg Travaux de la Societe de Pharmacie de Montpellier. Vol. 34, Pg. 121, 1974. unreported-guinea pig LD50 1400 mg/kg Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 46(1), Pg. 25, 1981. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 887, 1979. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for phenoxyacetic acid usage levels up to: | |||
0.2000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 30.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.10 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | III | ||
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 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 2.20000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.37000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 1.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 1.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 2.20000 | |
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): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 23 (FGE.23): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives From chemical groups 15, 16 and 26 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 59 (FGE.59): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic ethers evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.23 (2006) (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 53 (FGE.53): Consideration of phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acid and related acetals and esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, esters and related phenylacetic acid esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.14 (2005) and one phenoxyethyl ester evaluated in FGE.23 (2006) (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 23, Revision 1 (FGE.23Rev1): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives from chemical groups 15, 16, 26 and 30[1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 53, Revision 1 (FGE.53Rev1): Consideration of phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acid and related acetals and esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) FGE.23Rev1 (2008) View page or View pdf |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :19188 |
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WGK Germany:3 |
2-(phenoxy)acetic acid |
Chemidplus:0000122598 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:AJ2230000 for cas# 122-59-8 |