Identification

Namemyrtenyl formate
CAS Number72928-52-0
EINECS277-082-1
FDA UNII47XS98W33J
Molecular FormulaC11 H16 O2
Molecular Weight180.24692000
Nikkaji NumberJ195.693K
CoE Number10858

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring983 6,6-myrtenyl formate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.272 myrtenyl formate
FEMA Number3405
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)72928-52-0 ; 2-HYDROXYMETHYL-6,6-DIMETHYLBICYCLO(3.1.1)HEPT-2-ENYL FORMATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 96.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.00400 to 1.01000 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.364 to 8.414
Refractive Index 1.47700 to 1.48300 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 127.00 to 130.00 °C. @ 40.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.091000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 194.00 °F. TCC ( 90.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 3.127 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
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Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
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 myrtenyl formate usage levels up to5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.30 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)ND (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassI
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

FR aldehydic FR balsam FR citrus FR cypress oil replacer FR woody

Natural Occurrence

hyssop oil

Synonyms

bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-methanol, 6,6-dimethyl-, formate (6,6- dimethyl bicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-en-2-yl) methyl formate 6,6- dimethyl bicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-ene-2-methyl formate (6,6- dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)methyl formate 2- hydroxymethyl-6,6-dimethyl bicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-enyl formate 6,6- myrtenyl formate 2- pinen-10-yl formate Try the PubMed Search.