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General Material Information

Preferred name 2-pentenal
Trivial Name 2-Pentenal
Short Description 3-ethyl-2-propenal
Formula C5 H8 O
CAS Number 764-39-6
FEMA Number 3218
Flavis Number 5.102
ECHA Number 212-120-2
FDA UNII Search
COE Number 10375
xLogP3-AA 1.00 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1364 2-pentenal
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 764-39-6 ; 2-PENTENAL
Synonyms
  • 3-ethyl acrolein
  • 3-ethyl-2-propenal
  • 3-ethylacrolein
  • 3-ethylprop-2-enal
  • gamma- methyl crotonaldehyde
  • pent-2-enal
  • 2-penten-1-al
  • γ-Methylcrotonaldehyde
  • 2-Penten-1-al

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Literature & References

pent-2-enal
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:764-39-6
Pubchem (cid):12993
Pubchem (sid):134977743
Publications by PubMed
Chemometric tools to highlight possible migration of compounds from packaging to sunflower oils.
Effect of the inclusion of chestnut in the finishing diet on volatile compounds during the manufacture of dry-cured "Lacón" from Celta pig breed.
Isomerisation and controlled condensation in an aqueous medium of allyl alcohol catalysed by new water-soluble rhodium complexes with 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane (PTA).
Effect of storage time and heat processing on the volatile profile of Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis Kaup, 1858) muscle.
Control of Panama disease of banana by rotating and intercropping with Chinese chive (Allium tuberosum Rottler): role of plant volatiles.
Effects of aliphatic aldehydes on the growth and patulin production of Penicillium expansum in apple juice.
Novel approach for the determination of volatile compounds in processed onion by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS GC-MS).
Volatile generation in bell peppers during frozen storage and thawing using selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS).
Kinetics studies of the gas-phase reactions of NO3 radicals with series of 1-alkenes, dienes, cycloalkenes, alkenols, and alkenals.
Amino acid catalysis of 2-alkylfuran formation from lipid oxidation-derived α,β-unsaturated aldehydes.
Effect of enzyme activity and frozen storage on jalapeño pepper volatiles by selected ion flow tube-mass spectrometry.
Biotechnological process for obtaining new fermented products from cashew apple fruit by Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains.
Freshness characterisation of whiting (Merlangius merlangus) using an SPME/GC/MS method and a statistical multivariate approach.
Kinetics and mechanism of the atmospheric reactions of atomic chlorine with 1-penten-3-ol and (Z)-2-penten-1-ol: an experimental and theoretical study.
A general route to fully terminally tert-butylated linear polyenes.
Selected ion flow tube-mass spectrometry for absolute quantification of aroma compounds in the headspace of dry fermented sausages.
Comparison of tomatillo and tomato volatile compounds in the headspace by selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS).
Kinetics and products of the reactions of oh radicals with 4,4-dimethyl-1-pentene and 3,3-dimethylbutanal at 296 +/- 2 K.
Reversible chemical step and rate-limiting enzyme regeneration in the reaction catalyzed by formamidopyrimidine-DNA glycosylase.
Effect of temperature on lipid-related volatile production in tomato puree.
Degradation of sulfide linkages between isoprenes by lipid peroxidation catalyzed by manganese peroxidase.
Involvement of methemoglobin (MetHb) formation and hemin loss in the pro-oxidant activity of fish hemoglobins.
[Chemical composition of the virgin oil obtained by mechanical pressing form several grape seed varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) with emphasis on minor constituents].
Multiple cation channels mediate increases in intracellular calcium induced by the volatile irritant, trans-2-pentenal in rat trigeminal neurons.
Experimental confirmation of the dicarbonyl route in the photo-oxidation of toluene and benzene.
Photolysis of 4-oxo-2-pentenal in the 190-460 nm region.
Studies on the aroma of maté (Ilex paraguariensis St. Hil.) using headspace solid-phase microextraction.
Rate coefficients for the reaction of OH with (E)-2-pentenal, (E)-2-hexenal, and (E)-2-heptenal.
The atmospheric photolysis of E-2-hexenal, Z-3-hexenal and E,E-2,4-hexadienal.
Analysis of volatile compounds as spoilage indicators in fresh king salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) during storage using SPME-GC-MS.
Changes induced by UV radiation during virgin olive oil storage.
Emission of herbivore-induced volatiles in absence of a herbivore--response of Zea mays to green leaf volatiles and terpenoids.
Formation of modified cytosine residues in the presence of depurinated DNA.
Formation of volatile compounds in model experiments with crude leek (Allium ampeloprasum Var. Lancelot) enzyme extract and linoleic acid or linolenic acid.
Endogenous formation of protein adducts with carcinogenic aldehydes: implications for oxidative stress.
Volatile aldehydes are promising broad-spectrum postharvest insecticides.
Development of oxidized odor and volatile aldehydes in fermented cucumber tissue exposed to oxygen.
Purification and characterization of Thermotoga maritima endonuclease IV, a thermostable apurinic/apyrimidinic endonuclease and 3'-repair diesterase.
Exonuclease IX of Escherichia coli removes 3' phosphoglycolate end groups from DNA.
Exonuclease IX of Escherichia coli.
In vivo absorption, metabolism, and urinary excretion of alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehydes in experimental animals. Relevance to the development of cardiovascular diseases by the dietary ingestion of thermally stressed polyunsaturate-rich culinary oils.
The yeast 8-oxoguanine DNA glycosylase (Ogg1) contains a DNA deoxyribophosphodiesterase (dRpase) activity.
Enzymatic synthesis of diastereospecific carbacephem intermediates using serine hydroxymethyltransferase.
Total synthesis of C31-methyl ketone apocarotenoids. 3. On the structure of hopkinsiaxanthin: first total synthesis of (all-E)-(3S)- and (9Z)-(3S)-7'-apohopkinsiaxanthin.
The Drosophila ribosomal protein S3 contains a DNA deoxyribophosphodiesterase (dRpase) activity.
Liquid chromatography--electrospray ionization mass spectrometric detection of an ethenodeoxyguanosine adduct and its hemiaminal precursors in DNA reacted with alpha-acetoxy-N-nitrosopiperidine and cis-4-Oxo-2-pentenal.
3'- and 5'-strand cleavage reactions catalyzed by the Fpg protein from Escherichia coli occur via successive beta- and delta-elimination mechanisms, respectively.
Expression in Escherichia coli of a rat cDNA encoding an apurinic/apyrimidinic endonuclease.
Atmospheric Chemistry of Unsaturated Carbonyls: Butenedial, 4-Oxo-2-pentenal, 3-Hexene-2,5-dione, Maleic Anhydride, 3H-Furan-2-one, and 5-Methyl-3H-furan-2-one.
Escherichia coli single-stranded DNA binding protein stimulates the DNA deoxyribophosphodiesterase activity of exonuclease I.
Identification and characterization of deoxyguanosine adducts of mutagenic beta-alkyl-substituted acrolein congeners.
Purification, crystallization and space group determination of DNA repair enzyme exonuclease III from E. coli.
Efficiency of DNA-histone crosslinking induced by saturated and unsaturated aldehydes in vitro.
DNA deoxyribophosphodiesterase of Escherichia coli is associated with exonuclease I.
Reaction of alpha-acetoxy-N-nitrosopiperidine with deoxyguanosine: oxygen-dependent formation of 4-oxo-2-pentenal and a 1,N2-ethenodeoxyguanosine adduct.
Excision of sugar-phosphate products at apurinic/apyrimidinic sites by DNA deoxyribophosphodiesterase of Escherichia coli.
Increased sterol biosynthesis in tobacco calli resistant to a triazole herbicide which inhibits demethylation of 14α-methyl sterols.
Mutagenicity of beta-alkyl substituted acrolein congeners in the Salmonella typhimurium strain TA100 and genotoxicity testing in the SOS chromotest.
Inhibition of microsomal glucose 6-phosphatase by unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes and ketones.
Processing of model single-strand breaks in phi X-174 RF transfecting DNA by Escherichia coli.
Mutation induction in Chinese hamster lung V79 cells by five alk-2-enals produced by lipid peroxidation.
Inhibition by aldehydes as a possible further mechanism for glucose-6-phosphatase inactivation during CCl4-poisoning.
[Breakdown of linoleic and linolenic acid hydroperoxides in the presence of ascorbic acid analysis of the volatile aldehydes (author's transl)].
2-Alkenal-scavenging ability of m-diphenols.

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 84.117958068848
Specific gravity @ 21 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.073 to 7.123
Refractive Index 1.44 to 1.447 @ 21 °C
Boiling Point 123 to 124°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 5 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 11.451 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 22.78 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 1.281 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 1.498e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Green
pungent, green, apple, orange, tomato
General comment At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. pungent green apple orange tomato

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Apple, Green, Orange, Pear, Pineapple
Flavoring purposes Tomato
Other purposes Topnotes

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 10 - Flammable.
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 29 - Do not empty into drains.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
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 LD50 244 mg/kg
Personal Communication from H. Zollner, Institut fur Biochemie, Der Universitat, Gras, Oct. 23, 1975Vol. 23OCT1975

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
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 2-pentenal usage levels up to:
0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.37 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.10 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 1500 (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: 4
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): -10.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: -10.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -10.00000
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: --
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): 3.700007.19000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): --
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): --
Processed fruit (04.1): --
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 6.5000012.90000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 2.320004.44000
Bakery wares (07.0): 7.0800013.47000
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): 1.010002.02000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 2.000004.00000
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): --

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):

EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 200, Revision 1 (FGE.200 Rev.1): 74 a,ß-unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes and precursors from chemical subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 71 Revision 1 (FGE.71Rev1): consideration of aliphatic, linear, a,ß-unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and related esters evaluated by JECFA (63rd and 69th meeting) structurally related to flavouring substances evaluated in FGE.05Rev3
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):764-39-6
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12993
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
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Chemidplus:0000764396