Identification

Namenutmeg oil terpeneless
IUPACmyristica fragrans houtt. oil terpeneless
CAS Number8008-45-5
FDA UNIISearch

Regulatory

FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices182.10
FEMA Number2793
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)8008-45-5 ; NUTMEG, OIL (MYRISTICA FRAGRANS HOUTT.)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 182 -- SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.95000 to 1.10000 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.905 to 9.153
Refractive Index 1.47000 to 1.55000 @ 20.00 °C.
Optical Rotation -5.00 to +5.00
Flash Point 127.00 °F. TCC ( 52.78 °C. )
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
Stability ph from 3 - 12

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Warm spicy aromatic note with a sweet lasting woody undertone
Taste Description
nutmeg
nutmeg

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityintraperitoneal-cat LDLo 10 mL/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 10000 mg/kg
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
Recommendation for nutmeg oil terpeneless usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum1.20000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings2.00000
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
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

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Natural Occurrence

nutmeg seed

Synonyms

myristica fragrans oil terpeneless oil nutmeg east indian terpeneless Try the PubMed Search.