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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EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
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 |