| Preferred name | propyl propionate |
| Trivial Name | Propyl propionate |
| Short Description | propionic acid, propyl ester |
| Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
| CAS Number | 106-36-5 |
| FEMA Number | 2958 |
| Flavis Number | 9.122 |
| ECHA Number | 203-389-7 |
| FDA UNII | G09TRV00GK |
| Nikkaji Number | J35.366C |
| Beilstein Number | 1699993 |
| MDL | MFCD00009373 |
| COE Number | 403 |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 142 propyl propionate |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 106-36-5 ; PROPYL PROPIONATE |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
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| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEBI: | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB30059 |
| FooDB: | FDB001367 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2915.50.5000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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| Wikipedia: | View |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
| Molecular weight | 116.16004180908 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.348 to 7.364 |
| Refractive Index | 1.392 to 1.395 @ 20 °C |
| Melting Point | -76 to -75°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 122 to 124°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 50 to 51°C @ 50 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 14.263 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 4 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 19.44 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.804 est |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 2745 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water, 5300 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Chemical | |
| sharp, chemical, pungent, sweet, fruity, pineapple, winey | |
| General comment | At 100.00 %. sharp chemical pungent sweet fruity pineapple winey |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 2, 69, (1990) | Sharp, chemical, pungent with sweet fruity lift notes |
| Flavor Type: Tropical | |
| sweet, tropical, green, fruity | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 2, 69, (1990) | At 20.00 ppm. Sweet, lift, tropical green fruity notes |
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| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Apple , Banana , Cranberry , Cucumber , Currant , Grape , Huckleberry , Melon , Papaya , Pineapple , Plum , Prune , Quince , Saffron , Valerian |
| Flavoring purposes | Durian , Fruit punch , Fruit tropical fruit , Olive , Pear emperor pear , Valerian |
| Other purposes | Lifter |
| Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
| 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. | |
| Human Experience: | |
| 20 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 10331 mg/kg GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: LACRIMATION: EYE BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Acute Toxicity Data. Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Part B. Vol. 1, Pg. 175, 1992. oral-rabbit LD50 3950 mg/kg Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 41, Pg. 31, 1972. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 > 14128 mg/kg Acute Toxicity Data. Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Part B. Vol. 1, Pg. 177, 1992. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| inhalation-mouse LC50 24000 mg/m3/2H "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 104, 1982. inhalation-mammal (species unspecified) LC50 16900 mg/m3 Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 51(5), Pg. 61, 1986. | |
| 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 propyl propionate usage levels up to: | |||
| 8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 9.60 (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: | - | 25.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 6.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 12.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 12.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 25.00000 | |
| 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): |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (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 |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):106-36-5 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7803 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 3272 |
| WGK Germany:1 |
| propyl propanoate |
| Chemidplus:0000106365 |
| RTECS:UF7100000 for cas# 106-36-5 |