beta-ocimene
3,7-dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene
Identification
| Name | beta-ocimene |
| IUPAC | 3,7-dimethylocta-1,3,6-triene |
| CAS Number | 13877-91-3 |
| EINECS | 237-641-2 |
| FDA UNII | V96I2PX4L5 |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.23752000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00026437 |
| Beilstein | 1736172 |
| CoE Number | 11015 |
| XlogP3 | 4.30 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1338 3,7-dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 01.018 beta-ocimene |
| FEMA Number | 3539 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 13877-91-3 ; OCIMENE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 80.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.79700 to 0.80500 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 6.632 to 6.698 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48200 to 1.49200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 176.00 to 178.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.559000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 143.00 °F. TCC ( 61.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.190 |
| 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 |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Stability | alcoholic lotion |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. Tropical, green, terpy and woody with vegetable nuances Complex note, mainly herbal lavender with green citrus, metallic and mango nuances harsh, terpene-like, somewhat citrusy; green, woody and tropical fruity harsh terpene citrusy green woody tropical fruity Warm-herbaceous diffusive
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| Taste Description | at 40.00 ppm. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 5 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 5000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| 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 beta-ocimene usage levels up to | 25.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 55.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 11.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Threshold of Concern | 1800 (μg/person/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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