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ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate

flavor and fragrance agents
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CAS Number: 77-70-3
ECHA EC Number: 201-050-8
FDA UNII: FGG7G355MX
Category: flavor and fragrance agents
IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate
InChI : InChI=1/C7H14O3/c1-4-7(3,9)6(8)10-5-2/h9H,4-5H2,1-3H3
Std.InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14O3/c1-4-7(3,9)6(8)10-5-2/h9H,4-5H2,1-3H3
InChIKey : KIYWRWLZHQZKKD-UHFFFAOYAV
Std.InChIKey: KIYWRWLZHQZKKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES : CCC(C)(C(=O)OCC)O
Molar Refractivity : 37.75 ± 0.3 cm3 (est)
Parachor : 347.2 ± 4.0 cm3 (est)
Index of Refraction : 1.433 ± 0.02 (est)
Surface Tension : 32.7 ± 3.0 dyne/cm (est)
Density : 1.007 ± 0.06 g/cm3 (est)
Polarizability : 14.96 ± 0.5 10-24cm3 (est)

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JECFA Food Flavoring:1651 (+/-)-ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
FEMA Number:4268 (+/-)-ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):77-70-3 ; (+/-)-ETHYL 2-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBUTYRATE

Physical Properties:

Appearance:colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:0.96400 to 0.97400 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 8.021 to 8.105
Refractive Index:1.40900 to 1.41600 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point: 169.00 to 170.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure:0.505000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 131.00 °F. TCC ( 55.00 °C. )
logP (o/w): 0.881 (est)
Soluble in:
water, very slightly
water, 5.705e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:
water
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Organoleptic Properties:

Cosmetic Information:

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Safety Information:

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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Precautionary statement(s)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
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
Recommendation for ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate usage levels up to:
1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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: 23
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): 10.0000025.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 10.0000025.00000
breakfast cereal: 10.0000030.00000
cheese: --
chewing gum: 20.00000100.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 5.0000020.00000
fruit ices: 5.0000020.00000
gelatins / puddings: 10.0000025.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 20.0000050.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: 10.0000025.00000
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: 5.0000020.00000
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: 10.0000025.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety References:

EPI System: View
AIDS Citations:Search
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):77-70-3
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :101536
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoate
Chemidplus:0000077703

References:

ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:77-70-3
Pubchem (cid):101536
Pubchem (sid):135058511
Pherobase:View

Other Information:

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HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB32269
FooDB:FDB009393
Export Tariff Code:2918.19.9890
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

Potential Uses:

Occurrence (nature, food, other):

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Synonyms:

butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-, ethyl ester
butanoic acid,2-hydroxy-2-methyl-, ethyl ester
4-ethoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester
(±)-ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate
ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoate
ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
(+/-)-ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
(±)-ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
2-hydroxy-2-methyl butanoic acid ethyl ester

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