| Preferred name | isoamyl salicylate |
| Trivial Name | Isoamyl salicylate |
| Short Description | isopentyl salicylate |
| Formula | C12 H16 O3 |
| CAS Number | 87-20-7 |
| Deleted CAS Number | 34377-38-3 |
| FEMA Number | 2084 |
| ECHA Number | 201-730-4 |
| FDA UNII | M25E4ZMR0N |
| Nikkaji Number | J4.275G |
| Beilstein Number | 2580465 |
| MDL | MFCD00020037 |
| COE Number | 435 |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 903 isoamyl salicylate |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 87-20-7 ; ISOAMYL SALICYLATE |
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| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 87-20-7 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 6874 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134971433 |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB40225 |
| FooDB: | FDB019939 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2918.23.5000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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| Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
| Molecular weight | 208.25712585449 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.729 to 8.779 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.747 to 8.797 |
| Refractive Index | 1.507 to 1.509 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 277 to 278°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.003 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 100 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 4.37 |
| Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| fixed oils | Yes |
| kerosene | Yes |
| paraffin oil | Yes |
| water, 145 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
| water | No |
| glycerin | No |
| propylene glycol | No |
| Stability | |
| antiperspirant | Unspecified |
| deo stick | Unspecified |
| detergent perborate | Unspecified |
| fabric softener | Unspecified |
| hair spray | Unspecified |
| hard surface cleaner | Unspecified |
| liquid detergent | Unspecified |
| non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
| powder | Unspecified |
| shampoo | Unspecified |
| Odor Type: Floral | |
| floral, herbal, woody, orchid, metallic | |
| Odor strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 124 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1982) | At 100.00 %. floral herbal woody orchid metallic |
| Flavor Type: Green | |
| herbal, green, floral, seaweed, oily, nasturtium, waxy, soapy | |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1997) | At 20.00 ppm in water. herbal green floral seaweed oily nasturtium waxy soapy |
| (data available) |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
| R 36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 5), H303 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 3), H316 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411 | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| H303 - May be harmfulif swallowed H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Human Experience: | |
| 10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 4100 mg/kg (Moreno, 1982m) oral-guinea pig LD50 2480 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Toksikologicheskii Vestnik. Vol. (2), Pg. 25, 1994. oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] > 5000 mg/kg (Givaudan Corporation, 1982) oral-rat LD50 3300 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Toksikologicheskii Vestnik. Vol. (2), Pg. 25, 1994. | |
| 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 | |||
| maximum skin levels for fine fragrances: | |||
| 2.1900 % and are based on the assumption that the fragrance mixture is used at 20% in a consumer product (IFRA Use Level Survey).(IFRA, 2002) | |||
| Recommendation for isoamyl salicylate usage levels up to: | |||
| 14.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| use level in formulae for use in cosmetics: | |||
| 4.0900 % | |||
| Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products: | |||
| 0.1042 mg/kg/day (IFRA, 2002) | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 41.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 7.00 (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 | |||
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| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 3.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.40000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 2.90000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 2.90000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 3.00000 | |
| 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) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 52 (FGE.52): Consideration of hydroxy- and alkoxy-substituted benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):87-20-7 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6874 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 3082 |
| WGK Germany:2 |
| 3-methylbutyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| Chemidplus:0000087207 |
| RTECS:VO4375000 for cas# 87-20-7 |