Identification

Namepentadecanoic acid
IUPACpentadecanoic acid
CAS Number1002-84-2
EINECS213-693-1
FDA UNIICCW02D961F
Molecular FormulaC15 H30 O2
Molecular Weight242.40250000
MDL NumberMFCD00002745
Nikkaji NumberJ3.656K
Beilstein1773831
XlogP35.80 (est)

Regulatory

FEMA Number4334
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)1002-84-2 ; PENTADECANOIC ACID

Physical Properties

Appearance white solid (est)
Assay 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Melting Point 51.00 to 53.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 257.00 °C. @ 100.00 mm Hg, 339.00 to 340.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.000066 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 235.00 °F. TCC ( 112.78 °C. )
logP (o/w) 6.301 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityintravenous-mouse LD50 54 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for pentadecanoic acid usage levels up to5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods0.50000
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils1.00000
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy0.20000
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products0.10000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors1.00000
snack foods0.20000
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

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Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

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