2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-yl propanoate
p-menth-1-en-8-yl propionate
CAS: 80-27-3
Molecular Formula: C13H22O2
2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-yl propanoate - Names and Identifiers
2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-yl propanoate - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C13H22O2 |
| Molar Mass | 210.31 |
| Density | 0.949g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 240°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 71°C |
| JECFA Number | 369 |
| Vapor Presure | 0.0133mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.464(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to yellowish liquid. Sweet floral and herbal aromas, with coconut and lavender oil aromas. It is a mixture of three isomers of α-, β-and γ. Boiling point 240 °c. Miscible in ethanol, chloroform, ether, mineral oil and most non-volatile oils, soluble in glycerol, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in water. |
2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-yl propanoate - Risk and Safety
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| Toxicity | Both the acute oral LD50 value in rats and the acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Moreno, 1973). |
2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-yl propanoate - Reference Information
| FEMA | 3053 | TERPINYL PROPIONATE |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| content analysis | determined by method 2 in ester determination method (OT-18). The sample amount taken is 1.5g. The equivalent factor (e) in the calculation is 105.2. |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 1.5; Cold drink 2.6~3.0; Candy 6.0~10; Baked food 6.0~10. Moderates are limited (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
| use | spices. Mainly used to prepare coconut, cognac and green lemon flavors. |
| production method | generally obtained by esterification of terpineol and propionic acid. |
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