Molecular Formula | C5H6O2 |
Molar Mass | 98.1 |
Density | 1.092g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 13-17°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 55-56°C12mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | 155°F |
JECFA Number | 221 |
Water Solubility | 5 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
Solubility | Soluble with ethanol, slightly soluble in water |
Vapor Presure | 0.023mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Transparent liquid |
Specific Gravity | 1.101.092 |
Color | Clear Light Yellow |
Merck | 14,647 |
BRN | 108394 |
pKa | pK1:4.3 (25°C) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.448(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00005375 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Clear bright yellow to light yellow liquid. Sweet herbal aroma with tobacco aftertaste. Melting Point 18 °c, boiling point 167~170 °c or 55~56 °c (1600Pa). Soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in water. Natural products are found in Cranberry, currants, heated blackberries, bread, hydrolyzed soy protein, and licorice. |
Use | Used as a spice |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
UN IDs | NA 1993 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | LU5075000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10-21 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29322090 |
Toxicity | LD50 orl-mus: 2800 mg/kg DCTODJ 3,249,80 |
FEMA | 3293 | 4-HYDROXY-3-PENTENOIC ACID LACTONE |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): cold drinks, dairy products, 0.2; Candy, pudding, gel products, meat products, soup, cereal products, 2.0. |
Use | food flavor. use as fragrance |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 2800 mg/kg; Intraperitoneal-mouse LD50: 3000 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | combustible flame; Combustion-induced smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored separately from oxidants and food additives |
fire extinguishing agent | water, foam, carbon dioxide, sand |