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propyl formate

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name propyl formate
Trivial Name Propyl formate
Short Description formic acid, propyl ester
Formula C4 H8 O2
CAS Number 110-74-7
FEMA Number 2943
Flavis Number 9.073
ECHA Number 203-798-0
FDA UNII WO1ARV6GTW
Nikkaji Number J2.451A
Beilstein Number 1739272
MDL MFCD00003295
COE Number 340
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 117 propyl formate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 110-74-7 ; PROPYL FORMATE
Synonyms
  • formic acid n-propyl ester
  • formic acid propyl ester
  • formic acid, propyl ester
  • N- propyl formate
  • propyl methanoate
  • N- propyl methanoate
  • propyl-formate
  • propylformate
  • n-Propyl formate

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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
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB40253
FooDB:FDB019970
Export Tariff Code:2915.13.5000
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 88.106163024902
Specific gravity @ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.481 to 7.598
Refractive Index 1.375 to 1.378 @ 20 °C
Melting Point -93 to -92°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 80 to 82°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 28 to 29°C @ 100 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 80.293999 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 3
Flash Point TCC Value -2.78 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 0.83
Solubility
alcohol Yes
ether Yes
water, 22000 mg/L @ 22 °C (exp) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Ethereal
sweet, ethereal, green, rummy, fruity, berry
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet ethereal green rum fruity berry
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 17, No. 6, 41, (1992) Sweet, etherial, green, slight rum, with a fruity berry depth
Flavor Type: Fruity
fruity, green, ethereal, absinthe, berry
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 17, No. 6, 41, (1992) At 50.00 ppm. Fruity, green, etherial, with a berry lift

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Apple, Berry, Cherry, Currant, Fruit, Pineapple, Plum, Saffron

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 11 - Highly flammable.
R 36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R 67 - Vapours may cause frowsiness and dizziness.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 09 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 23 - Do not breath vapour.
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:
oral-rat LD50 3980 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964.

oral-mouse LD50 3400 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964.

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
Recommendation for propyl formate usage levels up to:
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 5.00 (μg/capita/day)
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: -85.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -20.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -57.00000
fruit ices: -57.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -65.00000
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):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (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)
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EPI System: View
AIDS Citations:Search
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Toxicology Citations:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):110-74-7
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8073
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 1281
WGK Germany:1
propyl formate
Chemidplus:0000110747
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:LR0175000 for cas# 110-74-7