| Preferred name | isopropyl propionate |
| Trivial Name | Isopropyl propionate |
| Short Description | propanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester |
| Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
| CAS Number | 637-78-5 |
| FEMA Number | 2959 |
| Flavis Number | 9.123 |
| ECHA Number | 211-300-8 |
| FDA UNII | NGB0AK08T9 |
| Nikkaji Number | J47.182H |
| MDL | MFCD00051553 |
| COE Number | 404 |
| xLogP3-AA | 1.40 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 306 isopropyl propionate |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 637-78-5 ; ISOPROPYL PROPIONATE |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB30056 |
| FooDB: | FDB001363 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2915.50.5000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Grau Aromatics | Inoue Perfumery |
| Penta International | Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich |
| SRS Aromatics | Synerzine |
| TCI AMERICA | Penta International Corporation |
| SRS Aromatics Ltd |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 116.16004180908 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.223 to 7.239 |
| Refractive Index | 1.385 to 1.387 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 108 to 111°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 21.591 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 16.67 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.648 est |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 5950 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Fruity | |
| fruity, ethereal, sweet, pineapple, banana | |
| General comment | At 100.00 %. fruity ether sweet pineapple banana |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 1, 31, (1991) | Fruity etherial, sweet with pineapple & banana nuances |
| Flavor Type: Fruity | |
| fruity, berry, bubble gum | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 1, 31, (1991) | At 20.00 ppm. Fruity, berry with a slight bubble gum nuance |
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| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Banana , Berry , Bubble gum , Currant , Pineapple , Plum , Raspberry , Strawberry , Woodruff |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xn - Harmful. | |
| R 10 - Flammable. R 20 - Harmful by inhalation. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| Recommendation for isopropyl propionate usage levels up to: | |||
| 8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.012 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 3 | |||
| Click here to view publication 3 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | 30.00000 | 50.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 9.70000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | 5.00000 | 50.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | 5.00000 | 50.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | 40.00000 | 50.00000 | |
| 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: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 7 (FGE.07): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 1 (FGE.07Rev1): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 2 (FGE.07Rev2) : Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):637-78-5 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12508 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 2409 |
| WGK Germany:1 |
| propan-2-yl propanoate |
| Chemidplus:0000637785 |
| EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |