Identification

Namemelon acetal
IUPAC4-methyl-2-(1-phenylethyl)-1,3-dioxolane
CAS Number67634-23-5
EINECS266-828-1
FDA UNII1ZRR9A405A
Molecular FormulaC12 H16 O2
Molecular Weight192.25792000
Nikkaji NumberJ87.312H

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring2215 2-phenylpropanal propyleneglycol acetal
FEMA Number4595
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)67634-23-5 ; HYDRATROPIC ALDEHYDE PROPYLENE GLYCOL ACETAL

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 97.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.02700 to 1.03500 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.546 to 8.612
Refractive Index 1.50300 to 1.50700 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 256.00 to 257.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.021000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 237.00 °F. TCC ( 113.89 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.477 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
Stability alkalis

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 132 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description at 100.00 %.
Odor sample from Synarome Manufacturing Co. (Pvt.) Ltd
Taste Description green herbal mushroom earthy alfalfa violet melon rind brothy

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 melon acetal usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)0.01000
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes0.10000
confectionery froastings0.01000
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy0.10000
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods0.10000
soft candy0.10000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FL dairy diffusion FR earth FL fermented fir FR fresh outdoors FL fruit tropical fruit FR fungus FR honeysuckle FR melon natural FR pumpkin pie FR root truffle FL yeast

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

agrestol cyclotropal (IFF) hydratrop aldehyde PG acetal hydratropaldehyde propylene glycol acetal hydratropaldehyde propyleneglycol acetal hydratropic aldehyde PG acetal hydratropic aldehyde propylene glycol acetal hydratropyl aldehyde propylene glycol acetal melon acetal 2-(alpha- methyl benzyl)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane 4- methyl-2-(1-phenyl ethyl)-1,3-dioxolane 4- methyl-2-(1-phenylethyl)-1,3-dioxolane 4- methyl-2-(a-methylbenzyl)-1,3-dioxolane 4- methyl-2-(alpha-methyl benzyl)-1,3-dioxolane 4- methyl-2-phenyl ethyl-1,3-dioxolane 2-(a- methylbenzyl)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane 2- phenyl propanal propylene glycol acetal 2- phenyl propionaldehyde propylene glycol acetal 2- phenylpropanal propylene glycol acetal 2- phenylpropanal propyleneglycol acetal 2- phenylpropionaldehyde propylene glycol acetal 2- phenylpropionaldehyde propyleneglycol acetal vertelon (Quest) Try the PubMed Search.