benzyl levulinate
phenylmethyl 4-oxopentanoate
Identification
| Name | benzyl levulinate |
| IUPAC | benzyl 4-oxopentanoate |
| CAS Number | 6939-75-9 |
| EINECS | 230-075-7 |
| FDA UNII | AM34X4Q295 |
| Molecular Formula | C12 H14 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 206.24118000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00062778 |
| Nikkaji Number | J265.970K |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2064 benzyl levulinate |
| FEMA Number | 4623 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 6939-75-9 ; BENZYL LEVULINATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | yellow clear viscous liquid to solid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.09500 to 1.10100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.122 to 9.172 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50300 to 1.50900 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 316.00 to 318.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000390 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 7.11 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 280.00 °F. TCC ( 137.78 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.651 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | fruity |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | 3.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.30000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.10000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 15.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | 1.50000 |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 1.00000 |
| fruit ices | 0.60000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 1.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 1.00000 |
| hard candy | 1.50000 |
| 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 | 0.10000 |
| soft candy | 0.10000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzyl 4-oxopentanoate
benzyl 4-oxovalerate
4-oxo-
pentanoic acid phenyl methyl ester
4-oxo-
pentanoic acid phenylmethyl ester
pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, phenylmethyl ester
pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-,phenylmethyl ester
phenylmethyl 4-oxopentanoate
4-oxo
valeric acid benzyl ester
PubMed:
Preparation and Baeyer-Villiger Reaction of certain 2-carbalkoxycyclopropyl methyl ketones.