4-methoxybenzoyl oxyacetic acid
4-methoxybenzoyloxyacetic acid
Identification
| Name | 4-methoxybenzoyl oxyacetic acid |
| CAS Number | 10414-68-3 |
| FDA UNII | A6VXV872O8 |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H10 O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 210.18570000 |
| XlogP3 | 1.30 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1883 4-methoxybenzoyloxyacetic acid |
| FEMA Number | 4016 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white solid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 134.00 to 135.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 409.00 to 410.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.717000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 329.00 °F. TCC ( 165.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.885 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. |
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 4-methoxybenzoyl oxyacetic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 80.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | 200.00000 |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | 300.00000 |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | 400.00000 |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | 100.00000 |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | 300.00000 |
| soft candy | 30.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | 500.00000 |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, carboxymethyl ester
((4-
methoxybenzoyl)oxy) acetic acid
[(4-
methoxybenzoyl)oxy]acetic acid
2-(4-
methoxybenzoyl)oxyacetic acid
2-(4-
methoxybenzoyloxy)acetic acid
4-
methoxybenzoyloxyacetic acid
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