Identification

Namesnake root oil canada
IUPACasarum canadense l. root oil
CAS Number8016-69-1
FDA UNIIWV493NMP8D

Regulatory

FEMA Number3023
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)8016-69-1 ; SNAKEROOT, CANADIAN, OIL (ASARUM CANADENSE L.)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance yellow to yellow brown clear liquid (est)
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.94700 to 0.99800 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.880 to 8.304
Refractive Index 1.48400 to 1.50100 @ 20.00 °C.
Acid Value 6.00 max. KOH/g
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.
Taste Description spicy ginger

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 4480 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

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

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
IFRA Critical EffectPotential carcinogenic activity
Recommendation for snake root oil canada usage levels up to1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes1.40000
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy1.00000
fruit ices1.00000
gelatins / puddings-
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-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR pepper

Natural Occurrence

snake root root

Synonyms

asarum acuminatum root oil canada asarum ambiguum root oil canada asarum canadense root oil canada asarum canadense var. ambiguum root oil canada asarum canadense var. reflexum root oil canada asarum furcatum root oil canada asarum medium root oil canada asarum parvifolium root oil canada asarum reflexum root oil canada asarum rubrocinctum root oil canada wild ginger root oil (asarum canadense) canada PubMed: Ant-mediated seed dispersal in a warmed world. PubMed: Hybrid poplar plantations are suitable habitat for reintroduced forest herbs with conservation status. PubMed: Signals can trump rewards in attracting seed-dispersing ants. PubMed: Determination of aristolochic acid I and II in North American species of Asarum and Aristolochia. PubMed: Chalcone and flavonol glycosides from Asarum canadense (Aristolochiaceae). PubMed: Action of Asarum canadense and its combination with senna. PubMed: Pollination of Asarum canadense L. PubMed: Antibacterial substances from Asarum canadense; isolation, physical properties and antibacterial action.