Preferred name | 4-methyl salicylaldehyde |
Trivial Name | 2-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde |
Short Description | 2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde |
Formula | C8 H8 O2 |
CAS Number | 698-27-1 |
FEMA Number | 3697 |
Flavis Number | 5.091 |
ECHA Number | 211-813-7 |
FDA UNII | 9N0S26G61J |
Nikkaji Number | J156.647D |
MDL | MFCD00799550 |
COE Number | 2130 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 898 2-hydroxy-4-methyl benzaldehyde |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 698-27-1 ; 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE |
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2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 698-27-1 |
Pubchem (cid): | 61200 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135018593 |
Publications by PubMed | |
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FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB32603 |
FooDB: | FDB010543 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2918.23.5000 |
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BOC Sciences | Parchem |
Penta International | Sigma-Aldrich |
TCI AMERICA | Penta International Corporation |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 136.15016174316 |
Melting Point | 58 to 61°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 760 to 223°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.081 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 87.78 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.987 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, very slightly | Yes |
water, 2175 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
almond bitter almond, phenolic, cherry | |
General comment | At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. bitter almond phenolic |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. 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 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 | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 1520 mg/kg (Mondino, 1982) oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 1520 mg/kg (Peano & Berruto, 1982) | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for 4-methyl salicylaldehyde usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.61 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.30 (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: 13 | |||
Click here to view publication 13 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 2.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | 0.50000 | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 0.50000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 1.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 0.50000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | 1.00000 | |
nut products: | - | 0.50000 | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | 0.50000 | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | 0.50000 | |
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 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :61200 |
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WGK Germany:3 |
2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde |
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