FEMA | 2209 | BUTYL PHENYLACETATE |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | ADI 5 mg/kg. |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 0.5; Cold 2.1; Candy 4.5; Baked food 4.6; Pudding 5.0. Moderate limit (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
use | GB 2760-96 stipulates that it is temporarily allowed to use spice. Mainly used for the preparation of honey, nuts and mixed fruits, coke pepper chocolate, cream and other flavors. |
Production method | It is formed by direct esterification of phenylacetic acid and n-butanol in the presence of gaseous hydrogen chloride. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | low toxicity |
acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: > 5000 mg/kg |
stimulation data | skin-rabbit 500 mg/24 hours mild |
flammability hazard characteristics | thermal decomposition discharges toxic nitrogen oxide smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying |
fire extinguishing agent | water, dry powder, dry sand, carbon dioxide, foam, 1211 fire extinguishing agent |