Preferred name | beta-caryophyllene |
Trivial Name | (-)-Caryophyllene |
Short Description | (1R-(1R*,4E,9S))-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo(7.2.0)undec-4-ene |
Formula | C15 H24 |
CAS Number | 87-44-5 |
Deleted CAS Number | 1233519-47-5 |
FEMA Number | 2252 |
Flavis Number | 1.007 |
ECHA Number | 201-746-1 |
FDA UNII | BHW853AU9H |
Nikkaji Number | J3.212C |
Beilstein Number | 2044564 |
MDL | MFCD00075925 |
COE Number | 2118 |
xLogP3-AA | 4.40 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1324 beta-caryophyllene |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 87-44-5 ; BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE |
Synonyms |
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(1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylidenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 87-44-5 |
Pubchem (cid): | 5281515 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134971569 |
Flavornet: | 87-44-5 |
Pherobase: | View |
(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 |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C09629 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB36792 |
FooDB: | FDB015736 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2902.19.0050 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 204.35627746582 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.481 to 7.555 |
Refractive Index | 1.498 to 1.504 @ 20 °C |
Optical Rotation | -5 to -10 |
Boiling Point | 256 to 259°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 160 to 161°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.013 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 93.33 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 6.3 |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 0.05011 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
Odor Type: Spicy | |
sweet, woody, spicy, clove, dry | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 44 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1999) | At 100.00 %. sweet woody spice clove dry |
Flavor Type: Spicy | |
spicy, clove, woody, nut skin, powdery, peppery | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1999) | Spicy clove woody nut skin powdery peppery |
General comment | Spicy, oily, citrus |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Acacia , Agate , Almond , Angel essence , Balsam , Bayberry , Benzoin absolute replacer , Bouquet , Caraway seed , Carnation , Cassia , Christmas , Cinnamon , Citrus , Clove , Floral , Florida breeze , Forest , Greenhouse , Herbal , Hollyberry , Honeysuckle , Hovenia , Incense , Maja , Millefleurs , Mint , Musk , Narcissus , Oriental , Patchouli , Pine forest , Rose , Sandalwood , Spearmint , Spice , Spring rain , Vanilla , Windsor soap , Wisteria , Woody , Ylang ylang |
Flavoring purposes | Benzoin absolute replacer , Caraway seed |
Other purposes | Huile de mille fleurs , Jockey club |
Cosmetic purposes | Fragrance , Perfuming agents , Skin conditioning |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 38 - Irritating to skin. R 65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H302 - Harmful if swallowed | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P330 - Rinse mouth. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] > 5000 mg/kg One dose tested (Hart & Wong, 1971) intratracheal-rat LD > 48 mg/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: PULMONARY EMBOLI Archives of Toxicology. Vol. 59, Pg. 78, 1986. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
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 beta-caryophyllene usage levels up to: | |||
12.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 330.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 508.00 (μg/capita/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: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 27.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 14.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 200.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | 50.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 2.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 2.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 34.00000 | |
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: | - | - |
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 25, (FGE.25)[1] - Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 78 (FGE.78)[1] - Consideration of Aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives,Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 25Rev1: Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 1 (FGE.78Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev2 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 25, Revision 2 (FGE.25Rev2): Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 View page or View pdf |
Statement on List of Representative Substances for Testing. The current Statement lays down a list of substances in sub-groups with representative substances for which additional data are required prior to their evaluation through the Procedure (Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000). View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (chemical group 31) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 2 (FGE.78Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev3 View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of eight compounds belonging to chemical group 31 (aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons) when used as flavourings for all animal species and categories View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):87-44-5 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :5281515 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:1 |
(1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylidenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene |
Chemidplus:0000087445 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:DT8400000 for cas# 87-44-5 |