(+)-nootkatone
(4R,4aS,6R)-4,4a-dimethyl-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydronaphthalen-2(3H)-one
Identification
| Name | (+)-nootkatone |
| IUPAC | (4R,4aS,6R)-4,4a-dimethyl-6-prop-1-en-2-yl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydronaphthalen-2-one |
| CAS Number | 4674-50-4 |
| EINECS | 225-124-4 |
| FDA UNII | IZ2Y119N4J |
| Molecular Formula | C15 H22 O |
| Molecular Weight | 218.33954000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00036591 |
| Nikkaji Number | J14.286G |
| Beilstein | 4676969 |
| CoE Number | 11164 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1398 (+)-nootkatone |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 07.089 (+)-nootkatone |
| FEMA Number | 3166 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 4674-50-4 ; NOOTKATONE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystals (est) |
| Assay | 93.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.00300 to 1.03200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.346 to 8.587 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51000 to 1.52300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 32.00 to 37.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 125.00 to 130.00 °C. @ 0.50 mm Hg, 73.00 to 103.00 °C. @ 0.80 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 3.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000358 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.840 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 236 hour(s) at 20.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. Grapefruit, citrus, orange, sweet peely with a woody nuance characteristic grapefruit, citrus bright, characteristically grapefruit A characteristic grapefruit odor with a cedar undertone citrus, grapefruit, slightly woody Extremely powerful citrus, grapefruit aroma with a woody top note Extremely powerful citrus, grapefruit aroma with a woody top note Extremely powerful citrus, grapefruit aroma with a woody top note Extremely powerful citrus, grapefruit Extremely powerful citrus, grapefruit Grapefruit peel, Citrus, Gardenia, Woody
|
| Odor sample from | Bedoukian Research, Inc. |
| Taste Description |
at 20.00 ppm. grapefruit Citrus bitterness associated with grapefruit grapefruit citrus, grapefruit, orange, bitter
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 8000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 3000 mg/kg |
| 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 |
| IFRA Critical Effect | Dermal sensitization |
| IFRA Purity Specification | min. 98% |
| fragrance material specification | Nootkatone used as a fragrance ingredient should be at least 98% pure, with a melting point of at least 32°C. Lower purity grades may not be used as a fragrance ingredient. Methods for the determination of purity of nootkatone are provided on the IFRA website |
| Recommendation for (+)-nootkatone usage levels up to | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 130.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 20.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Threshold of Concern | 540 (μg/person/day) |
| Structure Class | II |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| 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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