acitral
(+/-)-trans- and cis-5-(2,2-dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-pentenal
Identification
| Name | acitral |
| IUPAC | (Z)-5-(2,2-dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methylpent-2-enal |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C11 H18 O |
| Molecular Weight | 166.26366000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.717.055B |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1817 (+/-) (E,Z)-5-(2,2-dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-pentenal |
| FEMA Number | 4105 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 877-60-1 ; (+/-)-TRANS- AND CIS-5-(2,2-DIMETHYLCYCLOPROPYL)-3-METHYL-2-PENTENAL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 90.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.87400 to 0.87800 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.273 to 7.306 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49500 to 1.50100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 234.00 to 237.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.060000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 158.00 °F. TCC ( 69.80 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.528 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| 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 acitral usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 133.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 17.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 3.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 147.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | 10.00000 |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 22.00000 |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | 1.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 1.00000 |
| hard candy | 8.00000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | 1.00000 |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 142.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(+/-) (E,Z)-5-(2,2-
dimethyl cyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-pentenal
(±)-(E+Z)-5-(2,2-
dimethyl cyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-pentenal
(+/-)-trans- and cis-5-(2,2-
dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-p
(+/-) (E,Z)-5-(2,2-
dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-pentenal
(+/-)-trans- and cis-5-(2,2-
dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-pentenal
(2E)-5-(2,2-
dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-pentenal
(E,Z)-5-(2,2-
dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-pentenal, (+/-)
(E)-5-(2,2-
dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methylpent-2-enal
PubMed:
Analysis of Volatile Oils from Different Processed Products of Zingiber officinale Rhizome by GC-MS