propyl levulinate
propyl 4-oxopentanoate
Identification
| Name | propyl levulinate |
| CAS Number | 645-67-0 |
| FDA UNII | V2C79957U4 |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H14 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.19718000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD16041935 |
| Nikkaji Number | J132.349K |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1971 propyl levulinate |
| FEMA Number | 4480 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 645-67-0 ; PROPYL LEVULINATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98900 to 0.99500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.239 to 8.289 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41900 to 1.42500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 220.00 to 221.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.110000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 190.00 °F. TCC ( 87.78 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.947 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | sweet caramellic |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| 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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for propyl levulinate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 5.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 5.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 5.00000 |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | 5.00000 |
| 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 | 3.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
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Synonyms
levulinic acid propyl ester
4-oxo-
pentanoic acid propyl ester
pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, propyl ester
pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-,propyl ester
propyl 4-oxopentanoate
N-
propyl levulinate
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