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General Material Information

Preferred name prenyl benzoate
Trivial Name Prenyl benzoate
Short Description 3-methylbut-2-enyl benzoate
Formula C12 H14 O2
CAS Number 5205-11-8
FEMA Number 4203
Flavis Number 9.693
ECHA Number 225-998-7
FDA UNII O577ZIE86G
Nikkaji Number J235.998G
Beilstein Number 2046710
MDL MFCD00036570
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 2063 prenyl benzoate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 5205-11-8 ; PRENYL BENZOATE
Synonyms
  • benzoato prenile
  • benzoic acid 3-methyl-2-butenyl ester
  • benzoic acid, 3-methyl-2-butenyl ester
  • 2-buten-1-ol, 3-methyl-, benzoate
  • 3-methyl but-2-enyl benzoate
  • 3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl benzoate
  • 3-methyl-2-butenyl benzoate
  • 3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl benzoate
  • 3-methylbut-2-enyl benzoate
  • prenol benzoate
  • proflora (IFF)
  • 3-methylbut-2-enyl benzoate
  • 2-Buten-1-ol, 3-methyl-, 1-benzoate
  • 2-Buten-1-ol, 3-methyl-, benzoate
  • 3-Methyl-2-butenyl benzoate
  • 2-Methyl-4-benzoyloxy-2-butene
  • 3-Methylbut-2-en-1-yl benzoate

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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
KEGG (GenomeNet):C03885
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB32488
FooDB:FDB010134
Export Tariff Code:2916.31.5000
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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FAO:Prenyl benzoate

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 190.24197387695
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.454 to 8.529
Specific gravity @ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.497 to 8.564
Refractive Index 1.514 to 1.521 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 109 to 111°C @ 2 mm Hg
Boiling Point 280 to 281°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.004 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 98.89 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.818 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 38.64 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No
Stability
alcoholic lotion Unspecified
antiperspirant Unspecified
deo stick Unspecified
detergent perborate Unspecified
fabric softener Unspecified
hard surface cleaner Unspecified
shampoo Unspecified
soap Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Balsamic
balsamic, fruity, chocolate, ylang, tea
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 96 hour(s) at 100.00 %
General comment At 100.00 %. balsam fruity chocolate ylang tea
Has uses where balsamic notes are needed such as chocolate, vanilla. Has tuberose and tea notes. A sweet, balsamic odor with tea-like quality and natural connotations

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Balsam, Raspberry, Tuberose, Vanilla, Ylang ylang
Flavoring purposes Chocolate cocoa, Tea
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

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 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 4700 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 819, 1982.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 819, 1982.

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 prenyl benzoate usage levels up to:
15.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.012 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 4900 (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: 22
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 10.00000100.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.300003.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 1.5000015.00000
breakfast cereal: 0.300001.50000
cheese: --
chewing gum: 15.00000100.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: 1.5000010.00000
egg products: 1.5000010.00000
fats / oils: 1.5000010.00000
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 6.0000060.00000
fruit ices: 3.0000030.00000
gelatins / puddings: 3.0000030.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 5.0000050.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: 0.600006.00000
jams / jellies: 3.0000030.00000
meat products: --
milk products: 0.6000060.00000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: 1.5000015.00000
snack foods: --
soft candy: 3.0000030.00000
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): 7.0000035.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 5.0000025.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 10.0000050.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): 7.0000035.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 10.0000050.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 5.0000025.00000
Bakery wares (07.0): 10.0000050.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 2.0000010.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): 2.0000010.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 5.0000025.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): 20.00000100.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 5.0000025.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 10.0000050.00000
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): 5.0000025.00000

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):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 202: 3-Alkylated aliphatic acyclic alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehydes and precursors with or without additional double bonds from chemical subgroup 1.1.3 of FGE.19[1]
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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
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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
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 4 (FGE.20Rev4): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):5205-11-8
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :21265
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
3-methylbut-2-enyl benzoate
Chemidplus:0005205118
RTECS:EM9473900 for cas# 5205-11-8