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General Material Information

Preferred name 4-methyl hexanoic acid
Trivial Name (±)-4-Methylhexanoic acid
Short Description hexanoic acid, 4-methyl-
Formula C7 H14 O2
CAS Number 1561-11-1
Deleted CAS Number 22160-41-4
Flavis Number 8.097
ECHA Number 216-336-8
FDA UNII E1R4C4A1NO
Nikkaji Number J100.393C
MDL MFCD00870848
xLogP3-AA 2.00 (est)
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
Synonyms
  • hexanoic acid, 4-methyl-
  • hexanoic acid, 4-methyl-, (±)-
  • 4-methyl-hexanoic acid
  • 4-methylhexanoic acid
  • 4-methylhexanoicacid
  • 4-methylhexanoic acid
  • Caproic acid, γ-methyl-
  • 4-Methylcaproic acid
  • 4-Ethylpentanoic acid
  • (±)-4-Methylhexanoic acid
  • NSC 249817

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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 130.18698120117
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.63 to 7.68
Refractive Index 1.418 to 1.424 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 216 to 218°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 109 to 112°C @ 15 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.058 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 102.78 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.07 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, slightly Yes
water, 1776 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Sour
sour, cheesy
General comment At 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sour cheesy

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
C - Corrosive.
R 34 - Causes burns.
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 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
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): 0.73 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 1900 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure Class: I
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): 3.0000015.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 2.0000010.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 3.0000015.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): 2.0000010.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 4.0000020.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 5.0000025.00000
Bakery wares (07.0): 5.0000025.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 2.0000010.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): 2.0000010.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 5.0000025.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): 10.0000050.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): --
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 4.0000020.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 15.0000075.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): 5.0000025.00000

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):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 1, Revision 1 (FGE.01Rev 1): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 (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 01 Rev2 (FGE.01 Rev2): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):1561-11-1
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :15271
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 3265
WGK Germany:2
4-methylhexanoic acid
Chemidplus:0001561111