amyl formate
pentyl formate
Identification
| Name | amyl formate |
| IUPAC | pentyl formate |
| CAS Number | 638-49-3 |
| EINECS | 211-340-6 |
| FDA UNII | P46O2510D8 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.16004000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00040440 |
| Nikkaji Number | J6.926D |
| Beilstein | 1743363 |
| CoE Number | 497 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 119 N-amyl formate |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 09.159 pentyl formate |
| FEMA Number | 2068 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 638-49-3 ; AMYL 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 | 96.00 to 100.00 |
| Additional Assay Information | min 96% amyl formate + amyl alcohol |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.88100 to 0.88700 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.331 to 7.381 |
| Refractive Index | 1.39600 to 1.40200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -73.00 to -72.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 130.00 to 131.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 5.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 8.872000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 83.00 °F. TCC ( 28.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.905 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium , |
| Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
| Odor sample from | J. Manheimer, Inc. |
| Taste Description |
sweet fruity fresh cognac banana peel vinous Powerful ethereal, green and earthy notes
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Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 3 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-mammal (species unspecified) LC50 14000 mg/m3 |
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 amyl formate usage levels up to | 3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 29.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| 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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Potential Uses
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Synonyms
N-
amyl formate
amyl formate FCC
amyl formate normal
amyl formiate
amyl methanoate
amyl-formate (n-amyl-formate) FCC
formic acid 3-pentyl ester
formic acid amyl ester
formic acid n-amyl ester
formic acid pentyl ester
formic acid, pentyl ester
pentyl formate
N-
pentyl formate
N-
pentyl methanoate
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