ALLYL CYCLOHEXANEBUTYRATE Property

Boiling point:

283.2±9.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

0.934±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

FEMA 

2024 | ALLYL CYCLOHEXANEBUTYRATE

Odor

at 100.00 %. fatty fruity pineapple

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

14

LogP

4.65

EPA Substance Registry System

Cyclohexanebutanoic acid, 2-propenyl ester (7493-65-4)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

ALLYL CYCLOHEXANEBUTYRATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Identification

Description

A liquid with pineapple-like aroma. It is used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant.

Regulatory Status

CoE: n/a
FDA: 21 CFR 172.515
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: ADI: Acceptable. No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavoring agent (1996).

Usage

Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)

Natural occurrence

Not reported found in nature.

Aroma

"Mixed-fruity" odor of somewhat fatty character, quite tenacious. Fatty Pineapple-like taste in acidified aqueous media. Rarely, if ever, used in perfumes. Traces are occasionally used in Pineapple as a modifier for Allyl cyclohexane propionate (imitation flavors).

Chemical Properties

A liquid with pineapple-like aroma. It is used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Propenyl cyclohexanebutanoate is a fatty acid ester.

Preparation

Produced by direct esterification of Allyl alcohol with Cyclohexane butyric acid under azeotropic conditions.

Solubility in organics

Colorless liquid. Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol, essential oils, perfume and flavor chemicals.