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General Material Information

Preferred name 2-pentyl butyrate
Trivial Name 2-Pentyl butanoate
Short Description 1-methylbutyl butyrate
Formula C9 H18 O2
CAS Number 60415-61-4
FEMA Number 3893
Flavis Number 9.658
ECHA Number 262-226-8
FDA UNII O5709B244U
Nikkaji Number J77.612B
MDL MFCD08061489
COE Number 10763
xLogP3-AA 2.60 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1142 2-pentyl butyrate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 60415-61-4 ; 2-PENTYL BUTYRATE
Synonyms
  • sec- amyl butyrate
  • butanoic acid 1-methyl butyl ester
  • butanoic acid 1-methylbutyl ester
  • butanoic acid methylbutyl ester
  • butanoic acid, 1-methylbutyl ester
  • butyric acid, 1-methylbutyl ester
  • butyric acid, sec-pentyl ester
  • 1-methyl butyl butanoate
  • 1-methyl butyl butyrate
  • 1-methylbutyl butanoate
  • 1-methylbutyl butyrate
  • pentan-2-yl butanoate
  • 2-pentyl butanoate
  • 1-Methylbutyl butanoate
  • 2-Pentyl butanoate
  • (RS)-2-pentyl butyrate

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Literature & References

Leffingwell:Chirality or Article
pentan-2-yl butanoate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:60415-61-4
Pubchem (cid):43263
Pubchem (sid):135005102
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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
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB39219
FooDB:FDB018751
Export Tariff Code:2915.60.1900
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 158.24085998535
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.173 to 7.223
Refractive Index 1.409 to 1.415 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 185 to 186°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 58 to 59°C @ 9 mm Hg
Acid Value 2 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 1.09 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 52.22 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.177 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 117.8 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Fruity
fruity, sweet, banana, apricot, herbal, cashew
Odor strength high , recommend smelling in a 0.10 % solution or less
Substantivity 1 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (2009) At 100.00 %. fruity sweet banana apricot herbal cashew
Flavor Type: Fruity
sweet, fruity, banana, bean green bean, nasturtium, metallic
Luebke, William tgsc, (2009) Sweet fruity banana green bean nasturtium metallic

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 10 - Flammable.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
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 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
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:
Not determined
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
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.47 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 1.00 (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: 18
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): 1.0000010.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 2.0000020.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 50.00000100.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 5.0000050.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: 5.0000020.00000
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: 5.0000050.00000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

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):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 7 (FGE.07): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 63 (FGE.63): Consideration of aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids evaluated by EFSA in FGE.07 (2005) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 1 (FGE.07Rev1): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 2 (FGE.07Rev2) : Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 96 (FGE.96): Consideration of 88 flavouring substances considered by EFSA for which EU production volumes / anticipated production volumes have been submitted on request by DG SANCO. Addendum to FGE. 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85 and 87.
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 63, Revision 1 (FGE.63Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th and 69th meetings) structurally related to saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids evaluated by EFSA in FGE.07Rev4 (2012)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 63, Revision 2 (FGE.63Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th and 69th meetings) structurally related to saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids evaluated by EFSA in FGE.07Rev4
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 63, Revision 3 (FGE.63Rev3): aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and related esters evaluated by JECFA (59th and 69th meetings) structurally related to saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids evaluated by EFSA in FGE.07Rev4
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pentan-2-yl butanoate
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