2-pentanol

General Material Information

Preferred name	2-pentanol
Trivial Name	2-Pentanol
Short Description	pentan-2-ol
Formula	C5 H12 O
CAS Number	6032-29-7
Deleted CAS Number	113244-42-1
FEMA Number	3316
Flavis Number	2.088
ECHA Number	227-907-6
FDA UNII	04G7050365
Nikkaji Number	J9.802G
Beilstein Number	1718819
MDL	MFCD00004579
COE Number	11696
NMR Predictor	External link
JECFA Food Flavoring	280 2-pentanol
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm	6032-29-7 ; 2-PENTANOL
Synonyms	(±)-sec- amyl alcohol iso amyl alcohol, secondary 2-hydroxypentane alpha- methyl butanol methyl N-propyl carbinol (±)- methyl N-propyl carbinol methyl propyl carbinol a- methylbutanol pentan-2-ol (±)-2-pentanol (R,S)-2-pentanol pentanol, sec- 2-pentyl alcohol sec- pentyl alcohol propyl methyl carbinol sec-Amyl alcohol Methylpropylcarbinol 2-Pentyl alcohol 1-Methyl-1-butanol sec-Pentanol 1-Methylbutanol sec-Pentyl alcohol 2-Hydroxypentane DL-2-Pentanol (±)-2-Pentanol

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Other Information

(IUPAC):	Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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(IUPAC):	Periodic Table of the Elements
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CHEMBL:	View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):	HMDB31599
FooDB:	FDB008231
Export Tariff Code:	2905.19.1000
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:	VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:	View
Wikipedia:	View

Suppliers

Eastman Chemical	Elan Inc.
EMD Millipore	Nagar Haveli Perfumes & Aromatics
Penta International	R C Treatt & Co Ltd
Reincke & Fichtner	Sigma-Aldrich
Synerzine	TCI AMERICA
Tengzhou Jitian Aroma Chemiclal	Penta International Corporation

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	88.149841308594
Specific gravity	@ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon	6.673 to 6.723
Refractive Index	1.403 to 1.409 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point	118 to 119°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure	8.047 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density	3
Flash Point TCC Value	33.89 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	1.19
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 3.919e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water, 4.46E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)	Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Fermented
green, fusel, oily, fermented, alcoholic, musty, sweet, winey, banana ripe banana, apple
General comment	At 100.00 %. mild green fusel oil fermented
Mosciano, Gerard, (2009)	At 1.00 %. alcoholic, fusel, fermented, chocking and musty with sweet white wine top notes with over ripe banana and yellow apple nuances
Flavor Type: Musty
musty, fusel, alcoholic, winey, solvent, fruity, banana ripe banana, apple, tropical, melon rind
Mosciano, Gerard, (2009)	At 10.00 ppm. musty, fusel, alcoholic, white wine like with solventy fruity notes of ripe banana and apple, tropical nuances and melon rind

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications	flavor and fragrance agents
Odor purposes	Agrumen aldehyde , Algae , Amaryllis , Asafoetida , Basil oil replacer , Boxwood , Boxwood blossom , Boxwood berry , Cajeput , Carrot seed , Cassie , Celery , Chamomile , Cilantro , Clary sage oil replacer , Clematis , Cortex , Costus , Currant bud absolute replacer , Daffodil , Dill weed , Elemi , Evergreen , Fennel , Fern , Fir balsam , Foliage , Galbanum , Geranium , Geranium rose , Green grass , Green leaf , Hop , Hyacinth , Hydrangea , Ivy , Jonquil , Lotus , Marjoram , Narcissus , Oregano , Pansy , Parsley leaf , Pine scotch pine , Privet , Privet blossom , Reseda , Rhubarb , Rose leaf , Tomato leaf , Valerian , Violet leaf , Wormwood oil replacer , Yew
Flavoring purposes	Absinthe , Apple green apple , Artichoke , Asafoetida , Asparagus , Avocado , Cajeput , Carrot , Carrot seed , Cilantro , Cognac , Cucumber , Currant bud absolute replacer , Dill weed , Fig , Geranium rose , Green , Guava , Lettuce , Marjoram , Mimosa , Parsley leaf , Pea green pea , Pear prickly pear , Pepper bell pepper , Pine scotch pine , Root beer , Rose leaf , Tomato , Valerian , Vegetable , Wintergreen
Other purposes	Fir , Grass , Leaf , Liverwort , Stem , Strawberry leaf , Vegetation tropical hothouse vegetation , Vine , Weedy
Cosmetic purposes	Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

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European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 10 - Flammable. R 20 - Harmful by inhalation. R 37 - Irritating to respiratory system. R 66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. 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 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. S 46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

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

Pictogram

Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rabbit LD50 2820 mg/kg (Munch, 1972) intraperitoneal-rat LD50 2130 mg/kg Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 27, Pg. 1, 1945. parenteral-frog LDLo 3640 mg/kg PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 50, Pg. 296, 1935. oral-rabbit LD50 2821 mg/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: CORNEAL DAMAGE: EYE CARDIAC: PULSE RATE Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 41, Pg. 31, 1972. intraperitoneal-rat LDLo 2130 mg/kg Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 27, Pg. 1, 1945.
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

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

Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU):	5.40 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class:	I
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: 5
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	average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:	-	2.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):	-	2.00000
beverages(alcoholic):	-	-
breakfast cereal:	-	2.00000
cheese:	-	-
chewing gum:	-	-
condiments / relishes:	-	2.00000
confectionery froastings:	-	-
egg products:	-	-
fats / oils:	-	-
fish products:	-	-
frozen dairy:	-	-
fruit ices:	-	-
gelatins / puddings:	-	2.00000
granulated sugar:	-	-
gravies:	-	2.00000
hard candy:	-	-
imitation dairy:	-	-
instant coffee / tea:	-	-
jams / jellies:	-	-
meat products:	-	2.00000
milk products:	-	-
nut products:	-	-
other grains:	-	-
poultry:	-	-
processed fruits:	-	-
processed vegetables:	-	-
reconstituted vegetables:	-	-
seasonings / flavors:	-	-
snack foods:	-	-
soft candy:	-	-
soups:	-	2.00000
sugar substitutes:	-	-
sweet sauces:	-	-

Safety references

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
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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
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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
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Safety and efficacy of saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters with esters containing secondary alcohols belonging to chemical group 5 when used as flavourings for all animal species
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):6032-29-7

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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :22386

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