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propyl levulinate
propyl 4-oxopentanoate

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CAS Number: 645-67-0Picture of molecule3D/inchi
FDA UNII: V2C79957U4
Nikkaji Web:J132.349K
MDL:MFCD16041935
XlogP3-AA:0.60 (est)
Molecular Weight:158.19718000
Formula:C8 H14 O3
BioActivity Summary:listing
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Category:flavoring agents
 
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JECFA Food Flavoring:1971 propyl levulinate
FEMA Number:4480 propyl levulinate
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):645-67-0 ; PROPYL LEVULINATE
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:0.98900 to 0.99500 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 8.239 to 8.289
Refractive Index:1.41900 to 1.42500 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point: 220.00 to 221.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value: 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure:0.110000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 190.00 °F. TCC ( 87.78 °C. )
logP (o/w): 0.947 (est)
Soluble in:
 alcohol
 water, 1.508e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:
 water
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Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Description:sweet caramellic
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
None found
 
Suppliers:
Axsyn
For experimental / research use only.
Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-,propyl ester
BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
Propyl Levulinate
Inoue Perfumery
PROPYL LEVULINATE
Penta International
PROPYL LEVULINATE
Sigma-Aldrich
Propyl levulinate, ≥95%
Certified Food Grade Products
Chemical Sources Association
Need This Item for Flavor/Food?: You can contact the Chemical Sources Association
 
Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View
 
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:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for propyl levulinate usage levels up to:
 not for fragrance use.
 
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: 24
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 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 5.0000010.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 1.000003.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 5.0000010.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 5.0000010.00000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: 5.0000010.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: --
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: 3.0000010.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
 
Safety References:
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :221069
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
propyl 4-oxopentanoate
Chemidplus:0000645670
 
References:
 propyl 4-oxopentanoate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Pubchem (cid):221069
Pubchem (sid):71076
 
Other Information:
(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB41616
FooDB:FDB021776
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
FAO:Propyl levulinate
 
Potential Blenders and core components note
None Found
 
Potential Uses:
None Found
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 brandy
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Synonyms:
 levulinic acid propyl ester
4-oxo-pentanoic acid propyl ester
 pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, propyl ester
 pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-,propyl ester
 propyl 4-oxopentanoate
N-propyl levulinate
 
 
Notes:
Caramellic flavouring agent [CCD]
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