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General Material Information

Preferred name isopropyl hexanoate
Trivial Name Isopropyl hexanoate
Short Description hexanoic acid, isopropyl ester
Formula C9 H18 O2
CAS Number 2311-46-8
FEMA Number 2950
Flavis Number 9.062
ECHA Number 219-000-9
FDA UNII 84AO2UI60U
Nikkaji Number J149.309D
MDL MFCD00059436
COE Number 312
xLogP3-AA 2.80 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 308 isopropyl hexanoate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 2311-46-8 ; ISOPROPYL HEXANOATE
Synonyms
  • caproic acid isopropyl ester
  • hexanoic acid 1-methyl ethyl ester
  • hexanoic acid 1-methylethyl ester
  • hexanoic acid isopropyl ester
  • hexanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester
  • hexanoic acid, isopropyl ester
  • 1-methyl ethyl hexanoate
  • 1-methylethyl hexanoate
  • propan-2-yl hexanoate
  • iso propyl caproate
  • iso propyl capronate
  • iso propyl hexylate
  • iso- propyl-caproate (iso-propylhexanoate)
  • Isopropyl caproate
  • Isopropyl n-hexanoate
  • Isopropyl capronate
  • 1-Methylethyl hexanoate

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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
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB40430
FooDB:FDB020163
Export Tariff Code:2915.90.5050
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 158.24085998535
Boiling Point 172 to 173°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.09 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 48.89 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.177 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 117.8 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Fruity
fruity, pineapple, loganberry, berry
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity pineapple loganberry berry

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Apple, Banana, Berry
Flavoring purposes Cheese blue cheese
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 10 - Flammable.
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
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 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.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
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 isopropyl hexanoate usage levels up to:
5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 3.20 (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: 20.0000040.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -0.50000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 5.5000010.00000
fruit ices: 5.5000010.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 20.0000040.00000
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 7 (FGE.07): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 1 (FGE.07Rev1): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 2 (FGE.07Rev2) : Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5
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EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :16832
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
propan-2-yl hexanoate
Chemidplus:0002311468