Preferred name | tyramine |
Trivial Name | Tyramine |
Short Description | 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethylamine |
Formula | C8 H11 N O |
CAS Number | 51-67-2 |
FEMA Number | 4215 |
Flavis Number | 11.007 |
ECHA Number | 200-115-8 |
FDA UNII | X8ZC7V0OX3 |
Nikkaji Number | J4.123H |
Beilstein Number | 1099914 |
MDL | MFCD00008193 |
COE Number | 709 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1590 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethylamine |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 51-67-2 ; TYRAMINE |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 51-67-2 |
Pubchem (cid): | 5610 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134972593 |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C00483 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB00306 |
FooDB: | FDB000433 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01797 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2922.29.8190 |
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VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Alfa Biotechnology | BOC Sciences |
ExtraSynthese | Penta International |
Santa Cruz Biotechnology | Sigma-Aldrich |
TCI AMERICA | Penta International Corporation |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 137.18186950684 |
Melting Point | 164 to 165°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 175 to 181°C @ 8 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 325 to 326°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.003 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 118.89 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.585 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 10400 mg/L @ 15 °C (exp) | Yes |
Odor Type: Meaty | |
meaty, dirty, cooked, phenolic, rubbery | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2006) | At 100.00 %. mild meaty dirty cooked phenolic rubbery |
Flavor Type: Vegetable | |
sweet, vegetable, phenolic | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2006) | At 100.00 ppm in water. mild sweet vegetative phenolic |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. 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: | |
intraperitoneal-mouse LDLo 800 mg/kg Journal of Physiology. Vol. 76, Pg. 224, 1932. intravenous-mouse LD50 229 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) Acta Pharmacologica et Toxicologica. Vol. 38, Pg. 474, 1976. unreported-mouse LDLo 2200 mg/kg AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: SYMPATHOMIMETIC Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archiv fuer Experimentelle Pathologie und Pharmakologie. Vol. 153, Pg. 161, 1930. intravenous-rabbit LD50 300 mg/kg "Prehled Prumyslove Toxikologie; Organicke Latky," Marhold, J., Prague, Czechoslovakia, Avicenum, 1986Vol. -, Pg. 691, 1986. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
subcutaneous-cat LDLo 30 mg/kg "Abdernalden's Handbuch der Biologischen Arbeitsmethoden." Vol. 4, Pg. 1412, 1935. subcutaneous-mouse LDLo 225 mg/kg "Drug Dosages in Laboratory Animals - A Handbook," Rev. ed., Barnes, C.D., and L.G. Eltherington, Berkeley, Univ. of California Press, 1973Vol. -, Pg. -, 1965. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for tyramine usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.012 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.02 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): | 340 (μg/person/day) | ||
Threshold of Concern: | 540 (μg/person/day) | ||
Structure Class: | II | ||
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 | |||
Click here to view publication 22 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | - | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | 1.00000 | 3.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | 1.20000 | 3.00000 | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | 1.00000 | 3.00000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 1.00000 | 3.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | 1.00000 | 3.00000 | |
snack foods: | 1.00000 | 3.00000 | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | 1.00000 | 3.00000 | |
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/kg | maximum usage mg/kg | ||
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): | 0.40000 | 2.00000 | |
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): | 0.10000 | 0.50000 | |
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): | 0.40000 | 2.00000 | |
Processed fruit (04.1): | 0.40000 | 2.00000 | |
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): | - | - | |
Confectionery (05.0): | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
Chewing gum (05.3): | - | - | |
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): | 0.20000 | 1.00000 | |
Bakery wares (07.0): | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): | 0.20000 | 1.00000 | |
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): | 0.20000 | 1.00000 | |
Eggs and egg products (10.0): | - | - | |
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): | - | - | |
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): | 0.10000 | 0.50000 | |
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): | - | - | |
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): | 0.20000 | 1.00000 |
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 86, (FGE.86)[1] - Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives - Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, Revision 1 (FGE.86Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, Revision 2 (FGE.86Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic and arylalkyl amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) View page or View pdf |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :5610 |
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WGK Germany:3 |
4-(2-aminoethyl)phenol |
Chemidplus:0000051672 |
RTECS:SJ5950000 for cas# 51-67-2 |