Category: flavor and fragrance agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | colorless clear liquid (est) |
Assay: | 95.00 to 100.00 %
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Halogens: | Chlorine free |
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | Yes |
Specific Gravity: | 0.99900 to 1.01000 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 8.313 to 8.404
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Refractive Index: | 1.53200 to 1.53600 @ 20.00 °C.
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Melting Point: | -23.00 to -24.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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Boiling Point: | 222.00 to 226.00 °C. @ 756.00 mm Hg
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Vapor Pressure: | 0.187000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
Flash Point: | 198.00 °F. TCC ( 92.22 °C. )
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logP (o/w): | 2.100 |
Soluble in: |
| ethyl alcohol, 10 vol. of 50% alcohol | | fixed oils | | propylene glycol | | water, 1424 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | | water, 372 mg/L @ 15 °C (exp) |
Insoluble in: |
| glycerin | | water |
Stability: |
| non-discoloring in most media |
Organoleptic Properties:
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Odor Type: floral |
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Odor Strength: | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
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Substantivity: | 20 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
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| hawthorn sweet mimosa coumarinic cherry acacia |
Odor Description: at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. | hawthorn sweet mimosa coumarin cherry acetophenone Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) |
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| sweet powdery naphthyl vanilla coumarinic cherry |
Odor Description:
| Sweet, powdery, naphthyl, vanilla, coumarin and cherry-like Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 4, 51, (1993) |
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Flavor Type: creamy |
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| sweet creamy fruity cherry heliotrope |
Taste Description: at 20.00 ppm. | Sweet, creamy, fruity, cherry and heliotropine-like Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 4, 51, (1993) |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Symrise |
Methyl acetophenone para |
Odor Description: | strong, like hawthorn and acacia |
Taste Description: | cumin-like, sweet, vanilla, cream Useful in: brown nuts, brown others, vanilla, savory vegetable, fruity red, fruity yellow, sweet others. |
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Moellhausen |
4-METHYL ACETOPHENONE |
Odor Description: | aromatic, sweet, vanilla and cumin note |
Taste Description: | sweet, citrus, fruity, cherry note |
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PerfumersWorld |
para-Methyl Acetophenone |
Odor Description: | hawthorn sweet mimosa coumarin acetophenone Blends-well-with - +Benzyl Formate +Oakmoss +Patchouli +Isobutyl Salicylate +Mimosa |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Augustus Oils |
Methyl Acetophenone
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Services |
Berjé |
Methyl Acetophenone Para
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Media |
BOC Sciences |
For experimental / research use only. |
4-Acetyltoluene 95%
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Creatingperfume.com |
METHYL ACETOPHENONE (Symrise)
Odor: strong, like hawthorn and acacia Sweet, powdery, vanilla, coumarin and cherry-like |
EMD Millipore |
For experimental / research use only. |
4'-Methylacetophenone
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Ernesto Ventós |
para-METHYL ACETOPHENONE SYMRISE
Odor: STRONG, ACACIA LIKE Flavor: CUMIN-LIKE, SWEET, VANILLA |
Indukern F&F |
PARA-METHYL ACETOPHENONE
Odor: FRESH, WARM, FLORAL |
Inoue Perfumery |
4-METHYL ACETOPHENONE
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Keva |
METHYL ACETOPHENONE
Odor: Sweet, floral, fresh, warm |
Lluch Essence |
PARA-METHYL ACETOPHENONE
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M&U International |
METHYL ACETOPHENONE
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Moellhausen |
4-METHYL ACETOPHENONE
Odor: aromatic, sweet, vanilla and cumin note Flavor: sweet, citrus, fruity, cherry note |
Penta International |
4-METHYL ACETOPHENONE
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PerfumersWorld |
para-Methyl Acetophenone
Odor: hawthorn sweet mimosa coumarin acetophenone Use: Blends-well-with - +Benzyl Formate +Oakmoss +Patchouli +Isobutyl Salicylate +Mimosa |
R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
para-Methyl Acetophenone
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Reincke & Fichtner |
4-Methylacetophenone
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Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
For experimental / research use only. |
4'-Methylacetophenone ≥95%
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Sigma-Aldrich |
4'-Methylacetophenone, ≥95%, FCC, FG
Odor: hawthorne; fruity |
Certified Food Grade Products |
SRS Aromatics |
4-METHYL ACETOPHENONE
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Symrise |
Methyl acetophenone para
Odor: strong, like hawthorn and acacia Flavor: cumin-like, sweet, vanilla, cream Useful in: brown nuts, brown others, vanilla, savory vegetable, fruity red, fruity yellow, sweet others. |
TCI AMERICA |
For experimental / research use only. |
4'-Methylacetophenone >95.0%(GC)
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Tengzhou Xiang Yuan Aroma Chemicals |
4-Methyl Acetophenone
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The John D. Walsh Company |
Methyl Acetophenone
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The Lermond Company |
METHYL ACETOPHENONE
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Vigon International |
Methyl Acetophenone Para
Odor: FRUITY-FLORAL ODOR, RESEMBLING ACETOPHENONE |
Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View |
European information : |
Most important hazard(s): | Xn - Harmful. |
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. 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 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
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Hazards identification |
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Classification of the substance or mixture |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
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GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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Pictogram | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) |
H227 - Combustible liquid H302 - Harmful if swallowed
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Precautionary statement(s) |
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P330 - Rinse mouth. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
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Human Experience: |
6 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 1400 mg/kg (Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories,Inc., 1971b)
oral-rat LD50 1400 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 933, 1974.
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Dermal Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
Not determined
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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 para-methyl acetophenone usage levels up to: | | 6.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 22.00 (μg/capita/day) |
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 37.00 (μg/capita/day) |
Threshold of Concern: | 1800 (μg/person/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: 3 |
Click here to view publication 3 |
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
baked goods: | - | 4.90000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.10000 |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - |
breakfast cereal: | - | - |
cheese: | - | - |
chewing gum: | - | 870.00000 |
condiments / relishes: | - | 5.80000 |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | - | - |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | - | 1.60000 |
fruit ices: | - | 1.60000 |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | - | - |
hard candy: | - | 5.20000 |
imitation dairy: | - | - |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - |
jams / jellies: | - | - |
meat products: | - | - |
milk products: | - | - |
nut products: | - | - |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | - | - |
processed fruits: | - | 8.00000 |
processed vegetables: | - | - |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - |
snack foods: | - | - |
soft candy: | - | - |
soups: | - | - |
sugar substitutes: | - | - |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
Safety References:
Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) reference(s): |
The FEMA GRAS assessment of aromatic substituted secondary alcohols, ketones, and related esters used as flavor ingredients. View pdf |
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 16 (FGE.16): Aromatic ketones from chemical group 21 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 16, Revision 1 (FGE.16Rev1)[1]: Aromatic ketones from chemical group 21- Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 69, (FGE.69)[1] - Consideration of aromatic substituted secondary alcohols, ketones and related esters evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to aromatic ketones from chemical group 21 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.16 (2006) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 16, Revision 2 (FGE.16Rev2): Aromatic ketones from chemical group 21 View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of aromatic ketones, secondary alcohols and related esters belonging to chemical group 21 when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 69, Revision 1 (FGE.69Rev1): consideration of aromatic substituted secondary alcohols, ketones and related esters evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting), structurally related to aromatic ketones from chemical group 21 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.16Rev2 View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 122-00-9 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 8500 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WISER: | UN 1325 |
WGK Germany: | 1 |
| 1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanone |
Chemidplus: | 0000122009 |
RTECS: | AM9463000 for cas# 122-00-9 |
References:
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| acetophenone, 4'-methyl- | p- | acetotoluene | para- | acetotoluene | p- | acetyl toluene | para- | acetyl toluene | 1- | acetyl-4-methyl benzene | 1- | acetyl-4-methylbenzene | p- | acetyltoluene | para- | acetyltoluene | | ethanone, 1- (4-methylphenyl)- | | ethanone, 1-(4-methylphenyl)- | | melilotal | | methyl acetophenone | 4- | methyl acetophenone | 4'- | methyl acetophenone | p- | methyl acetophenone | | methyl acetophenone extra FCC | | methyl acetophenone para | | methyl p-tolyl ketone | | methyl para-tolyl ketone | 4- | methyl phenyl methyl ketone | 1-(4- | methyl phenyl) ethanone | 1- | methyl-4-acetyl benzene | 1- | methyl-4-acetylbenzene | 4- | methylacetophenone | 4'- | methylacetophenone | p- | methylacetophenone | para- | methylacetophenone | 4- | methylphenyl methyl ketone | 1-(4- | methylphenyl)ethan-1-one | 1-(4- | methylphenyl)ethanone | 4- | methylphenylmethyl ketone | 1-p- | tolyl ethanone | 1-para- | tolyl ethanone | p- | tolyl methyl ketone | para- | tolyl methyl ketone | | tolyl methyl ketone, p- | 1-p- | tolyl-ethanone | 1-(p- | tolyl)ethanone | 1-p- | tolylethanone |
Articles:
PubMed: | Two new compounds from the fungus Penicilliumcrustosum YN-HT-15. |
PubMed: | Effect of ubiquinol-10 on citral stability and off-flavor formation in oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions. |
PubMed: | Total synthesis of (+)-erogorgiaene using lithiation-borylation methodology, and stereoselective synthesis of each of its diastereoisomers. |
PubMed: | Synthesis of Diarylpyrazoles Containing a Phenylsulphone or Carbonitrile Moiety and their Chalcones as Possible Anti-Inflammatory Agents. |
PubMed: | One product, two pathways: initially divergent radical reactions reconverge to form a single product in high yield. |
PubMed: | Inhibition of citral degradation by oil-in-water nanoemulsions combined with antioxidants. |
PubMed: | Syntheses and structures of ruthenium(II) N,S-heterocyclic carbene diphosphine complexes and their catalytic activity towards transfer hydrogenation. |
PubMed: | One-pot synthesis of 1,3,5-tribenzoylbenzenes by three consecutive Michael addition reactions of 1-phenyl-2-propyn-1-ones in pressurized hot water in the absence of added catalysts. |
PubMed: | Maple syrup phytochemicals include lignans, coumarins, a stilbene, and other previously unreported antioxidant phenolic compounds. |
PubMed: | Molecular dynamics of cis-1-(2-hydroxy-5- methylphenyl)ethanone oxime and N-(2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)acetamide in solution studied by NMR spectroscopy. |
PubMed: | Didymosphaeria igniaria: a new microorganism useful for the enantioselective reduction of aryl-aliphatic ketones. |
PubMed: | Synthesis, spectral, thermal and anti-fungal studies of organotin(IV) thiohydrazone complexes. |
PubMed: | Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatographic analysis of commercial lemon-flavored beverages. |
PubMed: | Potent inhibitory effects of black tea theaflavins on off-odor formation from citral. |
PubMed: | Artificial metalloenzymes based on biotin-avidin technology for the enantioselective reduction of ketones by transfer hydrogenation. |
PubMed: | Antioxidant activity of plant extracts on the inhibition of citral off-odor formation. |
PubMed: | Formation mechanism of p-methylacetophenone from citral via a tert-alkoxy radical intermediate. |
PubMed: | 13C and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance of methyl-substituted acetophenones and methyl benzoates: steric hindrance and inhibited conjugation. |
PubMed: | 1-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-methylphenyl) ethanone, a new compound from the stem bark of Lamprothamnus zanguebaricus. |
PubMed: | Toxicity of some bis Mannich bases and corresponding piperidinols in the brine shrimp (Artemia salina) bioassay. |
PubMed: | Keto-enol/enolate equilibria in the N-acetylamino-p-methylacetophenone system. Effect of a beta-nitrogen substituent. |
PubMed: | Floral Origin Markers of Chestnut and Lime Tree Honeys. |
PubMed: | Neotropical ant gardens II. Bioassays of seed compounds. |
PubMed: | Relevance of plasmid pKM101-mediated mutagenicity in bacteria to genotoxicity in mammalian cells. |
PubMed: | [Odorous compounds in raw water of water supplies: identification of camphor and p-methylacetophenone (author's transl)]. |
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