Identification

Namesorbyl acetate
IUPAChexa-2,4-dienyl acetate
CAS Number1516-17-2
EINECS216-163-8
FDA UNII5416SJ1T8T
Molecular FormulaC8 H12 O2
Molecular Weight140.18204000
MDL NumberMFCD00036521
Nikkaji NumberJ33.460J
CoE Number10675

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1780 2,4-hexadienyl acetate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.573 hexa-2,4-dienyl acetate
FEMA Number4132
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)1516-17-2 ; 2,4-HEXADIENYL ACETATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.90800 to 0.91400 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.555 to 7.605
Refractive Index 1.47000 to 1.47600 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 100.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg, 192.00 to 193.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.662000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 160.00 °F. TCC ( 71.11 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.195 (est)
Soluble in alcohol

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 2 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
powerful, sweet, pineapple
Odor sample from Sigma-Aldrich
Taste Description
at 25.00 ppm in water.
green

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 4360 ul/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 2520 ul/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavoring agents and cosmetic fragrance agents
Recommendation for sorbyl acetate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU).0012 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)0.01 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI)1700 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods0.50000
beverages(nonalcoholic)2.00000
beverages(alcoholic)2.00000
breakfast cereal0.50000
cheese-
chewing gum5.00000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings5.00000
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy1.00000
fruit ices1.00000
gelatins / puddings5.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy1.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies5.00000
meat products-
milk products5.00000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits5.00000
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors1.00000
snack foods5.00000
soft candy1.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces1.00000
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0)5.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0)-
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0)4.00000
Processed fruit (04.1)-
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2)5.00000
Confectionery (05.0)5.00000
Chewing gum (05.3)-
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0)2.00000
Bakery wares (07.0)5.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0)-
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0)-
Eggs and egg products (10.0)-
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0)-
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0)2.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0)-
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1)2.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2)4.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0)5.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0)3.00000

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Potential Uses

FR fruit FL green FL herbal FL mango FL/FR parsley leaf FR passion fruit FL pineapple FL pumpkin FL tropical FL vegetable watercress nasturtium FL wine

Natural Occurrence

found in nature

Synonyms

acetic acid 2,4-hexadien-1-ol ester acetic acid 2,4-hexadien-1-yl ester hexa-2,4-dien-1-yl acetate hexa-2,4-dienyl acetate 2,4- hexadien-1-ol, acetate 2,4- hexadien-1-yl acetate 2,4- hexadienyl acetate sorbyl acetate Try the PubMed Search.