benzyl formate
phenylmethyl formate
Identification
| Name | benzyl formate |
| IUPAC | benzyl formate |
| CAS Number | 104-57-4 |
| EINECS | 203-214-4 |
| FDA UNII | 79GJF97O0Y |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.15016000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00014128 |
| Nikkaji Number | J53.979A |
| Beilstein | 2041319 |
| CoE Number | 344 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 841 benzyl formate |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 09.077 benzyl formate |
| FEMA Number | 2145 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 104-57-4 ; BENZYL FORMATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Specific Gravity | 1.08400 to 1.09200 @ 25.00 °C., 1.08500 to 1.09300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.020 to 9.087 |
| Pounds per Gallon - est. | 9.039 to 9.105 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50900 to 1.51400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 202.00 to 203.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.273000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 180.00 °F. TCC ( 82.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.363 (est) |
| Shelf Life | 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Similar Items | note |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 8 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. Chemical with a cherry fruity almond nuance strong, floral, jasmine-like, black tea, fruity, blackberry apricot; meaty; floral; fruity; pineapple; sweet. sweet, fruity; rasp- and blueberry-like
|
| Odor sample from | Harrmann & Reimer Corporation |
| Taste Description |
at 10.00 ppm. sweet, fruity, raspberry, blueberry fresh cherry berry strawberry fruity fruity; raspberry, blueberry nuance
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 1400 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 2000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for benzyl formate usage levels up to | 1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 35.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 17000.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| 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 | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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