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propyl benzoate
benzoic acid, propyl ester

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Name:propyl benzoate
CAS Number: 2315-68-6Picture of molecule3D/inchi
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg:219-020-8
FDA UNII: VWK210B7WS
Nikkaji Web:J585A
MDL:MFCD00009370
CoE Number:677
XlogP3:3.00 (est)
Molecular Weight:164.20404000
Formula:C10 H12 O2
BioActivity Summary:listing
NMR Predictor:Predict (works with chrome, Edge or firefox)
Category:cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
 
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
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JECFA Food Flavoring:853 propyl benzoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings:09.776 propyl benzoate
DG SANTE Food Contact Materials:propyl benzoate
FEMA Number:2931 propyl benzoate
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):2315-68-6 ; PROPYL BENZOATE
FDA Regulation:
FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart F--Flavoring Agents and Related Substances
Sec. 172.515 Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants.
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:colorless clear oily liquid (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Melting Point: -52.00 to -51.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 229.00 to 231.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 135.00 to 136.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Acid Value: 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure:0.063000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 207.00 °F. TCC ( 97.22 °C. )
logP (o/w): 3.010
Soluble in:
 alcohol
 water, 176 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
 water, 351 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
Insoluble in:
 water
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Type: balsamic
balsamic nutty
Odor Description:at 100.00 %. balsam nutty
Flavor Type: fruity
fruity nutty
Taste Description: fruity nutty
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
CosIng:cosmetic data
Cosmetic Uses: perfuming agents
preservatives
solvents
 
Suppliers:
BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
Propyl Benzoate
EMD Millipore
For experimental / research use only.
Propyl Benzoate
Grau Aromatics
PROPYL-BENZOATE
NI, Kosher
Inoue Perfumery
PROPYL BENZOATE
M&U International
NAT. PROPYL BENZOATE
Penta International
PROPYL BENZOATE
Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich
For experimental / research use only.
Propyl Benzoate 99%
SRS Aromatics
PROPYL BENZOATE
Synerzine
Propyl Benzoate
TCI AMERICA
For experimental / research use only.
Propyl Benzoate >99.0%(GC)
 
Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
None - None found.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
 
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:
cosmetic, 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
IFRA Purity Specification: <0.5% (acid)
limits in the finished product for - "leave on the skin contact":
  0.5000 % Recommendation.
limits in the finished product for - "wash off the skin contact":
  0.5000 % Recommendation.
limits in the finished product for - "no skin contact":
  5.0000 % Recommendation.
Recommendation for propyl benzoate usage levels up to:
  5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
 
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.012 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.30 (μg/capita/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: 3
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 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -33.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -11.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -44.00000
fruit ices: -44.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -33.00000
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: --
 
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) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54 (FGE.54)[1] - Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20Rev1 (2009)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):2315-68-6
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :16846
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
propyl benzoate
Chemidplus:0002315686
 
References:
 propyl benzoate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:2315-68-6
Pubchem (cid):16846
Pubchem (sid):134982868
Pherobase:View
 
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
FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances:View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB31761
FooDB:FDB008434
Export Tariff Code:2916.31.5000
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
Wikipedia:View
 
Potential Blenders and core components note
For Odor
balsamic
butyl benzoate
FL/FR
iso
butyl cinnamate
FL/FR
cinnamyl butyrate
FL/FR
(E)-
cinnamyl butyrate
FL/FR
cinnamyl formate
FL/FR
ethyl cinnamate
FL/FR
hexyl cinnamate
FR
octyl benzoate
FR
phenyl salicylate
FR
prenyl benzoate
FL/FR
terpinyl butyrate
FL/FR
fatty
coconut absolute
FL/FR
floral
alpha-
amyl cinnamyl acetate
FL/FR
benzyl acetone
FL/FR
fruity
allyl 2-ethyl butyrate
FL/FR
3-
methyl-2-butenal
FL/FR
3-
phenyl propyl isobutyrate
FL/FR
spicy
cinnamyl propionate
FL/FR
(E)-
propyl 2-furan acrylate
FL/FR
spicy acetoacetate
FL/FR
woody
santalyl butyrate
FL/FR
For Flavor
No flavor group found for these
butyl benzoate
FL/FR
(E)-
cinnamyl butyrate
FL/FR
(E,E)-2,4-
heptadien-1-ol
FL
prenyl benzoate
FL/FR
santalyl butyrate
FL/FR
balsamic
balsamic
iso
butyl cinnamate
FL/FR
ethyl cinnamate
FL/FR
burnt
2-
methyl quinoxaline
FL
earthy
alpha-
amyl cinnamyl acetate
FL/FR
ethereal
allyl 2-ethyl butyrate
FL/FR
fatty
coconut absolute
FL/FR
floral
cinnamyl propionate
FL/FR
terpinyl butyrate
FL/FR
fruity
benzyl acetone
FL/FR
3-
methyl-2-butenal
FL/FR
3-
phenyl propyl isobutyrate
FL/FR
(E)-
propyl 2-furan acrylate
FL/FR
spicy
cinnamyl formate
FL/FR
spicy acetoacetate
FL/FR
winey
cinnamyl butyrate
FL/FR
 
Potential Uses:
FRbalsam
FRcranberry
FRdate
FRhuckleberry
FRlabdanum
FRleather
FRmoss
FRpeach
 preservatives
 solvents
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 butter
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 cherry
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 clove bud
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 clove fruit
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 magnolia southern magnolia
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 michelia figo
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 selinocarpus parvifolius
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Synonyms:
 benzoic acid propyl ester
 benzoic acid, propyl ester
N-propyl benzene carboxylate
 propyl benzenecarboxylate
N-propyl benzenecarboxylate
N-propyl benzoate
 propyl-benzoate
 propylbenzoate
 

Articles:

PubMed:Combined hollow fiber-based liquid-liquid-liquid microextraction and in-situ differential pulse voltammetry to improve selectivity, sensitivity, and interference elimination in electrochemical analysis.
PubMed:Investigation of steric and functionality limits in the enzymatic dihydroxylation of benzoate esters. Versatile intermediates for the synthesis of pseudo-sugars, amino cyclitols, and bicyclic ring systems.
PubMed:COX-1, COX-2 inhibitors and antifungal agents from Croton hutchinsonianus.
PubMed:Effect of the flow rate on the measurement of adsorption data by dynamic frontal analysis.
PubMed:Study of the competitive isotherm model and the mass transfer kinetics for a BET binary system.
PubMed:Application of micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography for the determination of benzoic acid and its esters in liquid formula medicines as preservatives.
PubMed:Macro- and microscopic alterations in 2 rabbit skin regions following topically repeated applications of benzoic acid n-alkyl esters.
PubMed:Anti-hyperglycaemic action of BRL 26830, a novel beta-adrenoceptor agonist, in mice and rats.
PubMed:Effects of novel beta-adrenoceptor agonists on carbohydrate metabolism: relevance for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
PubMed:THE HYDROLYSIS OF PROPYL BENZOATE IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS.
PubMed:THE HYDROLYSIS OF PROPYL BENZOATE IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF CETOMACROGOL.
PubMed:The antitubercular properties of a series of thiols and sulphides.
 
Notes:
Present in cherry and clove stem, also in butter. Flavouring ingredient Propyl benzoate is an organic chemical compound used as a food additive.
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