Identification

Namepropylene acetal
IUPAC2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane
CAS Number3390-12-3
EINECS222-221-3
FDA UNIIID1YRY20SD
Molecular FormulaC5 H10 O2
Molecular Weight102.13310000
MDL NumberMFCD00190653
Nikkaji NumberJ205.483C

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1711 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane
DG SANTE Food Flavourings06.077 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane
FEMA Number4099
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)3390-12-3 ; 2,4-DIMETHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.92400 to 0.93000 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.689 to 7.739
Refractive Index 1.39100 to 1.39700 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 93.00 to 98.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 45.584999 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 3.5 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 53.00 °F. TCC ( 11.67 °C. )
logP (o/w) 0.618 (est)
Soluble in alcohol

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Fruity, Grass, Green

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 propylene acetal usage levels up to1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)150.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)ND (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI)3900 (μg/person/day)
NOEL (No Observed Effect Level)2500.00 (mg/kg bw per day)
Threshold of Concern90 (μg/person/day)
Structure ClassIII
baked goods20.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)10.00000
beverages(alcoholic)10.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum30.00000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy5.00000
fruit ices1.00000
gelatins / puddings5.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy5.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea5.00000
jams / jellies1.00000
meat products-
milk products10.00000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits1.00000
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy1.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces1.00000
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0)7.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0)5.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0)10.00000
Processed fruit (04.1)7.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2)-
Confectionery (05.0)10.00000
Chewing gum (05.3)-
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0)5.00000
Bakery wares (07.0)10.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0)2.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0)2.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0)-
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0)-
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0)5.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0)10.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1)5.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2)10.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0)20.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0)5.00000

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Potential Uses

FR fruit FR green FL tropical

Natural Occurrence

found in nature

Synonyms

acetaldehyde cyclic propylene acetal acetaldehyde cyclic propylene glycol acetal acetaldehyde PG acetal acetaldehyde propylene glycol acetal 2,4- dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane 1,3- dioxolane, 2,4-dimethyl- Try the PubMed Search.