| Preferred name | para-salicylic acid |
| Trivial Name | 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid |
| Short Description | 4-hydroxybenzoic acid |
| Formula | C7 H6 O3 |
| CAS Number | 99-96-7 |
| FEMA Number | 3986 |
| Flavis Number | 8.04 |
| ECHA Number | 202-804-9 |
| FDA UNII | JG8Z55Y12H |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.201F |
| Beilstein Number | 0970950 |
| MDL | MFCD00002547 |
| COE Number | 693 |
| Bio Activity Summary | External link |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 957 4-hydroxybenzoic acid |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 99-96-7 ; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID |
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| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 99-96-7 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 135 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134972218 |
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| Cellulase Applied to the Leaves of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L. var. grossum) Upregulates the Production of Salicylic and Azelaic Acids | |
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| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
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| KEGG (GenomeNet): | C00156 |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB00500 |
| FooDB: | FDB010508 |
| YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB00495 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2918.29.2200 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 138.12242126465 |
| Melting Point | 213 to 215°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 334 to 335°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 100 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.58 |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 1.45e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Phenolic | |
| phenolic, nutty | |
| General comment | At 100.00 %. phenolic nutty |
| (data available) |
| Applications | |
| Other purposes | Preservatives |
| Cosmetic purposes | Preservatives |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xn - Harmful. | |
| R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S 22 - Do not breath dust. 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. | |
| 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: | |
| oral-mouse LD50 2200 mg/kg (Sokol, 1952) intraperitoneal-rat LD50 340 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 51(1), Pg. 85, 1986. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 210 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: FLACCID PARALYSIS WITHOUT ANESTHESIA (USUALLY NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKAGE) Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 45, Pg. 260, 1956. oral-mouse LD50 2200 mg/kg Drug Standards. Vol. 20, Pg. 89, 1952. oral-rat LD50 > 10000 mg/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 28(7), Pg. 53, 1984. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| subcutaneous-mouse LD50 1050 mg/kg Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 128, Pg. 135, 1960. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavoring agents | |||
| Recommendation for para-salicylic acid usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 16.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 17.00 (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: 20 | |||
| Click here to view publication 20 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | 60.00000 | 360.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | 20.00000 | 100.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | 50.00000 | 300.00000 | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | 30.00000 | 200.00000 | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | 50.00000 | 300.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | 50.00000 | 300.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | - | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | 50.00000 | 300.00000 | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | 50.00000 | 300.00000 | |
| 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 54 (FGE.54)[1] - Consideration of 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) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food 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 |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of 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.20Rev1 (2009) View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Report of EFSA on the risk assessment of salts of authorised acids, phenols or alcohols for use in food contact materials [1] 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):99-96-7 |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :135 |
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| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid |
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