Molecular Formula | C12H22O2 |
Molar Mass | 198.3 |
Density | 0.896g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 237°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 46°C |
JECFA Number | 60 |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.4540(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to yellowish liquid. Relative density 0.895-0.908, refractive index 1.453-1.458, specific rotation -2-6, flash point above 100 ℃, soluble in 2 volumes of 80% ethanol and oily flavor, acid value <1.0. It has a light, fresh and sweet aroma, like a rose, hyacinth, and lily of the valley, and some fruity and slight green leaf fragrance, as well as a sweet berry fragrance. |
Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
RTECS | RH3425000 |
Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 was reported to be > 5 ml/kg in the rat (Levenstein, 1973a). The acute dermal LD50 was reported to be > 5 ml/kg in the rabbit (Levenstein, 1973b). |
FEMA | 2981 | RHODINYL ACETATE |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
assay | was determined by method one in the ester assay (OT-18). The amount of the sample was 1.3g. The equivalence factor (e) in the calculation is taken as 99.15. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). MLD 500mg/24h (rabbit, subcutaneous). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Soft drink 2.8; Cold drink 1.4; Candy 9.4; Baked goods 18. Moderate limits (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
Use | It is used for fruit flower flavor, which can give rose flavor, and it is used in perfume, hair water, soap essence and other essences, can be sweet and floral aroma. Used in Lily of the valley, carnation, Hyacinth, gardenia, Rose, Acorus and other fragrance, can play a good head or body aroma, also commonly used in lipstick flavor, can also be used for strawberry, Rubus, apricot and other food flavors. GB 2760-1996 provides temporary permission for the use of spices. Mainly used in the preparation of raspberry, strawberry, apricot, coconut flavor. 80% ethanol, |
production method | a mixture of rose alcohol and acetic anhydride in the presence of sodium acetate. |