Preferred name | sassafras acetate |
Trivial Name | 1-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-4-methoxybenzene |
Short Description | toscanol (Givaudan) |
Formula | C11 H14 O |
CAS Number | 16510-27-3 |
FEMA Number | 4759 |
FDA UNII | B5O4EJ2WVY |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 2190 1-cyclopropanemethyl-4-methoxybenzene |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
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1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-4-methoxybenzene | |
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Pubchem (cid): | 6422476 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135306551 |
Publications by Info | |
Toscanol | |
Publications by US Patents | |
7,704,942 - Fragrance and flavour compositions |
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Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 162.23178100586 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.205 to 8.238 |
Refractive Index | 1.522 to 1.526 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 240 to 241°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.059 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 5.6 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 112.78 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.492 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Anisic | |
sweet, anisic, tarragon, anise, spicy, sassafrass, licorice black licorice, root beer, herbal | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 36 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2017) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet anisic tarragon anise spicy sassafrass black licorice root beer herbal |
Flavor Type: Tarragon | |
sweet, spicy, root beer, licorice black licorice, sassafrass, tarragon, anise, herbal | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2017) | Sweet spicy root beer black licorice sassafrass tarragon anise herbal |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Anise , Caraway seed , Myrtle oil replacer , Opoponax , Saffron , Sassafras , Spice |
Flavoring purposes | Caraway seed |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 5), H303 Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 5), H313 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 3), H316 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H303 - May be harmfulif swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P333 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 2000 mg/kg Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
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 sassafras acetate usage levels up to: | |||
5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
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: 26 | |||
Click here to view publication 26 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 1.20000 | 6.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.40000 | 2.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 4.00000 | 20.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | 1.20000 | 8.00000 | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 4.00000 | 100.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | 1.80000 | 10.00000 | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 1.20000 | 8.00000 | |
fruit ices: | 1.20000 | 8.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | 1.80000 | 10.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 1.20000 | 8.00000 | |
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: | 1.20000 | 8.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):16510-27-3 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6422476 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:2 |
1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-4-methoxybenzene |
Chemidplus:0016510273 |