4-methyl nonanoic acid

General Material Information

Preferred name	4-methyl nonanoic acid
Trivial Name	4-Methylnonanoic acid
Short Description	4-methylnonanoic acid
Formula	C10 H20 O2
CAS Number	45019-28-1
Deleted CAS Number	124842-68-8
FEMA Number	3574
Flavis Number	8.062
ECHA Number	256-180-8
FDA UNII	5BKU622F1K
Nikkaji Number	J319.941J
MDL	MFCD00051789
COE Number	11925
xLogP3-AA	3.60 (est)
NMR Predictor	External link
JECFA Food Flavoring	274 4-methylnonanoic acid
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm	45019-28-1 ; 4-METHYLNONANOIC ACID
Synonyms	iso decanoic acid 4-methyl nonan-1-oic acid 4-methyl pelargonic acid 4-methylnonan-1-oic acid 4-methylnonanoic acid 4-methylnonanoicacid 4-methylpelargonic acid nonanoic acid, 4-methyl- 4-Methylnonanoic acid

Publications by PubMed
Profile of volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath changes as a result of gluten-free diet.
A novel method for determination and quantification of 4-methyloctanoic and 4-methylnonanoic acids in mutton by hollow fiber supported liquid membrane extraction coupled with gas chromatography.
Fat-borne volatiles and sheepmeat odour.
Physicochemical and sensory characteristics of fermented sheepmeat sausage.
Direct determination of flavor relevant and further branched-chain fatty acids from sheep subcutaneous adipose tissue by gas chromatography with mass spectrometry.
A novel method for determination and quantification of 4-methyloctanoic and 4-methylnonanoic acids in mutton by hollow fiber supported liquid membrane extraction coupled with gas chromatography.

(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):	HMDB34849
FooDB:	FDB013415
Export Tariff Code:	2915.90.1800
VCF-Online:	VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:	View

Aromiens International	Beijing Lys Chemicals
BOC Sciences	LBB Specialties
Endeavour Specialty Chemicals	Frutarom
IFF	Jinan Enlighten Chemical Technology(Wutong Aroma )
Penta International	R C Treatt & Co Ltd
Robinson Brothers	Sigma-Aldrich
Synerzine	TCI AMERICA
Tengzhou Xiang Yuan Aroma Chemicals	Tianjin Danjun International
WholeChem	FRUTAROM USA INC,
Penta International Corporation	Taytonn ASCC
Tianjin Danjun International Trade Co., LTD.

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	172.26780700684
Specific gravity	@ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon	7.514 to 7.573
Refractive Index	1.435 to 1.44 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point	292 to 293°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point	125 to 127°C @ 2.5 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure	0.002 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density	5.9
Flash Point TCC Value	110 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	3.598 est
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 64.05 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No

Odor Type: Meaty
meaty, pork, lamb, chicken
General comment	At 1.00 % in propylene glycol. meaty pork lamb chicken
Flavor Type: Fatty
fatty, goaty
General comment	Fatty goaty
4-Methylnonanoic acid (and 4-methyloctanoic acid [FEMA# 3575]) are major contributors to the so-called "soo" odour (a Chinese term) of mutton, which is an unpleasant fatty-goaty type note. Used in cooked lamb/mutton flavours for bakery and snack foods at 10ppm, meat and dairy products at 5ppm, and in soups and gravies at 2.5ppm.Normal use levels in finished consumer product: up to 10 ppm.	Fatty

Applications	flavor and fragrance agents
Flavoring purposes	Bakery , Cheese , Dairy , Lamb , Meat , Soup
Other purposes	Gravy

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
C - Corrosive.
R 34 - Causes burns. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R 52/53 - Harmful to qauatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. 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 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.

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

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: 11
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	average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:	-	10.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):	-	-
beverages(alcoholic):	-	-
breakfast cereal:	-	-
cheese:	-	-
chewing gum:	-	-
condiments / relishes:	-	-
confectionery froastings:	-	-
egg products:	-	-
fats / oils:	-	-
fish products:	-	-
frozen dairy:	-	-
fruit ices:	-	-
gelatins / puddings:	-	-
granulated sugar:	-	-
gravies:	-	2.50000
hard candy:	-	-
imitation dairy:	-	5.00000
instant coffee / tea:	-	-
jams / jellies:	-	-
meat products:	-	5.00000
milk products:	-	5.00000
nut products:	-	-
other grains:	-	-
poultry:	-	-
processed fruits:	-	-
processed vegetables:	-	-
reconstituted vegetables:	-	-
seasonings / flavors:	-	-
snack foods:	-	10.00000
soft candy:	-	-
soups:	-	2.50000
sugar substitutes:	-	-
sweet sauces:	-	-