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General Material Information

Preferred name (1S,5R)-myrtenyl acetate
Trivial Name Myrtenyl acetate
Short Description [(1S,5R)-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl]methyl acetate
Formula C12 H18 O2
CAS Number 1079-01-2
FEMA Number 3765
ECHA Number 214-088-5
FDA UNII TI50YAB469
Nikkaji Number J217.202J
Beilstein Number 4309977
MDL MFCD00126976
COE Number 10887
xLogP3-AA 2.20 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 982 myrtenyl acetate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 1079-01-2 ; MYRTENYL ACETATE
Synonyms
  • (1S)-(6,6-dimethyl bicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-en-2-yl) methyl acetate
  • (1S)-6,6-dimethyl bicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-ene-2-methanol acetate
  • (1S)-(6,6-dimethylbicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-en-2-yl)methyl acetate
  • [(1S,5R)-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl]methyl acetate
  • (+)- myrtenyl acetate
  • (1S,5R)-2-pinen-10-ol acetate
  • (1S,5R)-2-pinen-10-yl acetate
  • [(1S,5R)-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl]methyl acetate
  • Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-methanol, 6,6-dimethyl-, 2-acetate, (1S,5R)-
  • 2-Pinen-10-ol, acetate
  • Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-methanol, 6,6-dimethyl-, acetate, (1S)-
  • Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-methanol, 6,6-dimethyl-, acetate, (1S,5R)-
  • Myrtenyl acetate
  • (+)-Myrtenyl acetate

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Literature & References

[(1S,5R)-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl]methyl acetate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:1079-01-2
Pubchem (cid):11435490
Pubchem (sid):135017017
Publications by PubMed
Myrtus communis Essential Oil: Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activities against Food Spoilage Pathogens.
Review of Pharmacological Effects of Myrtus communis L. and its Active Constituents.
Chemical composition and antioxidant properties of Laurus nobilis L. and Myrtus communis L. essential oils from Morocco and evaluation of their antimicrobial activity acting alone or in combined processes for food preservation.
Chemical variability of Algerian Myrtus communis L.
Essential oil from aerial parts of of Betonica grandiflora Willd. from Iran.
Myrtus communis berry color morphs: a comparative analysis of essential oils, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activities.
Oil constituents of Artemisia nilagirica var. septentrionalis growing at different altitudes.
Essential oil composition of three Australian endemic species of Darwinia (Myrtaceae).
Essential oil of Myrtus communis L. as a potential antioxidant and antimutagenic agents.
Essential oil composition of lady's mantle (Alchemilla xanthochlora Rothm.) growing wild in Alpine pastures.
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oils of Lavandula stoechas L. ssp. stoechas growing wild in Turkey.
Evolution of the yields and composition of essential oil from Portuguese myrtle (Myrtus comunis L.) through the vegetative cycle.
[Analysis of essential oil from different organs of Caryopteris tangutica].
Comparing the effect of sub-critical water extraction with conventional extraction methods on the chemical composition of Lavandula stoechas.
[Studies on chemical constituents of Valeriana officinalis].
25 years of natural product R&D with New South Wales agriculture.
Chemical composition of volatiles in Sardinian myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) alcoholic extracts and essential oils.
Chemical composition of the essential oil of Salvia multicaulis Vahl. var. simplicifolia Boiss. growing wild in Lebanon.
Gain and loss of fruit flavor compounds produced by wild and cultivated strawberry species.
Defensive odor emission from larvae of two sawfly species,Pristiphora erichsonii andP. wesmaeli.
Quantitative variation of pheromone components in the spruce bark beetleIps typographus from different attack phases.

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
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Export Tariff Code:2915.39.9050
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 194.27386474609
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.213 to 8.288
Refractive Index 1.47 to 1.477 @ 20 °C
Optical Rotation -45 to -47
Boiling Point 134 to 135°C @ 38 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.032 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 97.78 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.537 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 26.12 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Herbal
herbal, fresh, sweet, fruity, citrus, woody, cedar, floral, green, cooling
Luebke, William tgsc, (1989) At 100.00 %. herbal fresh sweet fruity citrus
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 3, 53, (1993) Woody, cedar-like with floral, green and cooling nuances
Flavor Type: Woody
woody, cedar, fruity, floral
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 3, 53, (1993) At 10.00 ppm. Woody, cedar-like, with fruity and floral nuances
Useful in: mint, savory spices, fruity citrus, fruity red. Woody, Herbal, Juniper, Terpenic
General comment -citrus, slightly herbaceous; woody, cedar-like, floral nuances

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Bergamot, Berry, Cherry, Citrus, Fruit, Herbal, Mint
Flavoring purposes Tropical
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
None - None found.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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:
oral-rat LD50 2600 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 389, 1988.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 5000 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 389, 1988.

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 (1S,5R)-myrtenyl acetate usage levels up to:
5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.91 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.04 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 1200 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:1800 (μg/person/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: 15
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): --
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -31.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: -15.00000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -30.00000
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: -10.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 5.0000010.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): --
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 5.0000010.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): 5.0000010.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 5.0000030.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): 2.0000030.00000
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 5.0000010.00000
Bakery wares (07.0): 2.000005.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): --
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): --
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): --
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): --
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 1.000004.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 2.400004.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): --
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): 1.0000020.00000

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):

Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 208 Revision 1 (FGE.208Rev1): Consideration of genotoxicity data on representatives for 10 alicyclic aldehydes with the a,ß-unsaturation in ring / side-chain and precursors from chemical subgroup 2.2 of
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 208 Revision 2 (FGE.208Rev2): Consideration of genotoxicity data on alicyclic aldehydes with a,ß-unsaturation in ring/side-chain and precursors from chemical subgroup 2.2 of FGE.19
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 73, Revision 4 (FGE.73Rev4): consideration of alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th and 63rd meeting) structurally related to primary saturated or unsaturated alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.12Rev5
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 208 Revision 3 (FGE.208Rev3): consideration of genotoxicity data on alicyclic aldehydes with a,ß-unsaturation in ring/side-chain and precursors from chemical subgroup 2.2 of FGE.19
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 73, Revision 5 (FGE.73Rev5): consideration of alicyclic alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th, 63rd and 86th meeting) and structurally related to substances evaluated in FGE.12Rev5
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):1079-01-2
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :11435490
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
[(1S,5R)-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl]methyl acetate
Chemidplus:0001079012
RTECS:DT6500000 for cas# 1079-01-2