sorbyl butyrate
2,4-hexadienyl butyrate
Identification
| Name | sorbyl butyrate |
| IUPAC | hexa-2,4-dienyl butanoate |
| CAS Number | 16930-93-1 |
| EINECS | 240-995-0 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H16 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 168.23592000 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1783 2,4-hexadienyl butyrate |
| FEMA Number | 4133 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 16930-93-1 ; 2,4-HEXADIENYL BUTYRATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 80.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.076000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | >1 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 185.00 °F. TCC ( 85.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.214 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium |
| Substantivity | > 1 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. A cheesy, dairy odor with a buttery nuance
|
| Taste Description |
fruity cheesy dairy dairy
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Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 3160 mg/kg |
| 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for sorbyl butyrate usage levels up to | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| baked goods | 0.50000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 2.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 2.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | 0.50000 |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 1.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | 5.00000 |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 1.00000 |
| fruit ices | 1.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 5.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 1.00000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | 5.00000 |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 5.00000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | 5.00000 |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | 5.00000 |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 5.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid 2,4-hexadienyl ester
butanoic acid, 2,4-hexadien-1-yl ester
butyric acid 2,4-hexadienyl ester
butyric acid, 2,4-hexadienyl ester
hexa-2,4-dien-1-yl butyrate
hexa-2,4-dienyl butanoate
hexa-2,4-dienyl butyrate
2,4-
hexadien-1-yl butyrate
2,4-
hexadienol butanoate
2,4-
hexadienol monobutyrate
2,4-
hexadienyl butyrate
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