Category: flavor and fragrance agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Organoleptic Properties:
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Odor Type: ethereal |
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Odor Strength: | high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less |
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Substantivity: | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
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| ethereal green alcoholic rose cognac |
Odor Description: at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. | ethereal green alcohol rose cognac Luebke, William tgsc, (1989) |
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| ethereal fermented winey cognac |
Odor Description: at 2.00 %. | Etherial, lifting, fermented, winey and cognac Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 3, 55, (1998) |
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Flavor Type: ethereal |
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| ethereal sweet grain fruity winey cognac |
Taste Description: at 200.00 ppm. | Etherial, sweet, grainy, fruity, winey and cognac Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 3, 55, (1998) |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Symrise |
Ethyl formate |
Odor Description: | strong, ethereal-fruity, like rum |
Taste Description: | sweet, rum, fruity, baked fruit, whisky Useful in: mint, savory vegetable, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, fruity others, sweet others, alcoholics. |
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Moellhausen |
ETHYL FORMATE |
Odor Description: | sweet, ethereal-fruity |
Taste Description: | sweet, fruity |
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Prodasynth |
ETHYL FORMATE (> 98%) |
Odor Description: | FRUITY, RUM, STRONG, ETHEREAL |
Taste Description: | SWEET,RUM,FRUITY,BAKED FRUIT,WHISKY |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Advanced Biotech |
ETHYL FORMATE NATURAL
90% min. Odor: Fruity |
Alfrebro |
ETHYL FORMATE NATURAL
Odor: Sharp, Sweet, Ethereal, Rum |
Ambles Nature et Chimie |
ETHYL FORMATE NAT
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Aurochemicals |
ETHYL FORMATE, Natural
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Axxence Aromatic |
ETHYL FORMATE Natural
Kosher |
Sustainability |
Berjé |
Ethyl Formate
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Media |
Charkit Chemical |
ETHYL FORMATE FEMA 2434
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CJ Latta & Associates |
ETHYL FORMATE
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Diffusions Aromatiques |
FORMIATE ETHYLE
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Ernesto Ventós |
ETHYL FORMATE, NATURAL
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Ernesto Ventós |
ETHYL FORMATE
Odor: FRUITY, RUM, STRONG, ETHEREAL Flavor: SWEET,RUM,FRUITY,BAKED FRUIT,WHISKY |
Excellentia International |
Ethyl Formate Natural
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Fleurchem |
ethyl formate natural
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Glentham Life Sciences |
Ethyl formate
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Global Essence |
Ethyl Formate Natural
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H. Interdonati, Inc. |
Ethyl formate Natural, Kosher
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Featured Products |
Indenta Group |
Ethyl Formate
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Indukern F&F |
ETHYL FORMATE
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K.L. Koh Enterprise |
ETHYL FORMATE
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Lluch Essence |
ETHYL FORMATE NATURAL
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Lluch Essence |
ETHYL FORMATE
Odor: FRUITY, SWEET, ETHEREAL |
M&U International |
Ethyl Formate
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M&U International |
NAT.ETHYL FORMATE, Kosher
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Moellhausen |
ETHYL FORMATE
Odor: sweet, ethereal-fruity Flavor: sweet, fruity |
Nagar Haveli Perfumes & Aromatics |
Ethyl Formate
Odor: Etherial, lifting, fermented, winey and cognac |
Natural Advantage |
Ethyl Formate Nat
Flavor: ethereal, fruity, rum |
Riverside Aromatics LTD.is the exclusive distributor for Europe in UK for any non-US based inquiries |
Pearlchem Corporation |
Natural Ethyl Formate
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Penta International |
ETHYL FORMATE FCC
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Penta International |
ETHYL FORMATE NATURAL
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Penta International |
ETHYL FORMATE
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Prodasynth |
ETHYL FORMATE
(> 98%) Odor: FRUITY, RUM, STRONG, ETHEREAL Flavor: SWEET,RUM,FRUITY,BAKED FRUIT,WHISKY |
R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
Ethyl Formate
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Reincke & Fichtner |
Ethyl Formate natural
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Reincke & Fichtner |
Ethyl Formate
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Riverside Aromatics |
ETHYL FORMATE, NATURAL
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Robertet |
Ethyl formate naturel
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Seasons and Harvest / Crop calendar |
Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
For experimental / research use only. |
Ethyl Formate ≥97%
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Sigma-Aldrich |
Ethyl formate, ≥97%, FCC, FG
Odor: ethereal; fruity; sweet; wine-like |
Certified Food Grade Products |
Sigma-Aldrich |
Ethyl formate, natural, ≥95%, FG
Odor: ethereal; fruity; sweet; wine-like |
Silverline Chemicals |
Ethyl Formate
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SRS Aromatics |
ETHYL FORMATE
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Sunaux International |
nat.Ethyl Formate
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SysKem Chemie |
Ethyl Formate
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Taytonn ASCC |
Ethyl Formate
Odor: Diffusive, Ethereal, Fruity, Warm |
TCI AMERICA |
For experimental / research use only. |
Ethyl Formate [for Spectrophotometry] >98.0%(GC)
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The Lermond Company |
ETHYL FORMATE
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Ungerer & Company |
Ethyl Formate
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Vigon International |
Ethyl Formate
Odor: Strong, ethereal-fruity, like rum |
WEN International |
ETHYL FORMATE Natural
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Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View |
European information : |
Most important hazard(s): | Xn - Harmful. |
R 11 - Highly flammable. R 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R 36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. S 09 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24 - Avoid contact with skin. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
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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) |
None found. |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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Pictogram | |
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Hazard statement(s) |
None found. |
Precautionary statement(s) |
None found. |
Human Experience: |
4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
oral-rat LD50 1850 mg/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964.
oral-rabbit LD50 2075 mg/kg Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 41, Pg. 31, 1972.
oral-guinea pig LD50 1110 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
GASTROINTESTINAL: GASTRITIS Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964.
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Dermal Toxicity: |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 20 ml/kg AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 10, Pg. 61, 1954.
subcutaneous-rabbit LDLo 1000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 737, 1978.
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
inhalation-rat LCLo 8000 ppm/4H AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 10, Pg. 61, 1954.
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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 ethyl formate usage levels up to: | | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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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: | - | 98.00000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 9.40000 |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 10.00000 |
breakfast cereal: | - | - |
cheese: | - | - |
chewing gum: | - | 430.00000 |
condiments / relishes: | - | - |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | - | - |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | - | 21.00000 |
fruit ices: | - | 21.00000 |
gelatins / puddings: | 0.35000 | 11.00000 |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | - | - |
hard candy: | - | 50.00000 |
imitation dairy: | - | - |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - |
jams / jellies: | - | - |
meat products: | - | - |
milk products: | - | - |
nut products: | - | - |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | - | - |
processed fruits: | - | - |
processed vegetables: | - | - |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - |
snack foods: | - | - |
soft candy: | - | - |
soups: | - | - |
sugar substitutes: | - | - |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
Safety References:
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (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 |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards: | search |
NIOSH Pocket Guide: | search |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 109-94-4 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 8025 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WISER: | UN 1190 |
WGK Germany: | 1 |
| ethyl formate |
Chemidplus: | 0000109944 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO: | hazardous materials |
RTECS: | 109-94-4 |
References:
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| areginal | | carboxylic acid oxaethane | | ethyl ester of formic acid | nat. | ethyl formate | | ethyl formate (natural) | | ethyl formate FCC | | ethyl formate natural | | ethyl formate naturel | | ethyl formic ester | | ethyl methanoate | | formic acid ethyl ester | | formic ether |
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PubMed: | Ethyl formate plus methyl isothiocyanate--a potential liquid fumigant for stored grains. |
PubMed: | Effect of ionization on infrared and electronic absorption spectra of methyl and ethyl formate in the gas phase and in astrophysical H2O ice: a computational study. |
PubMed: | Efficacy of vaporised ethyl formate/carbon dioxide formulation against stored-grain insects: effect of fumigant concentration, exposure time and two grain temperatures. |
PubMed: | Field evaluation of vaporised ethyl formate and carbon dioxide for fumigation of stored wheat. |
PubMed: | Modelling the kinetics of ethyl formate sorption by wheat using batch experiments. |
PubMed: | The aromatic character of thienopyrrole-modified 20Ï€-electron porphyrinoids. |
PubMed: | Identification of ethyl formate as a quality marker of the fermented off-note in coffee by a nontargeted chemometric approach. |
PubMed: | Fumigation of wheat using liquid ethyl formate plus methyl isothiocyanate in 50-tonne farm bins. |
PubMed: | Improved efficacy of ethyl formate against stored grain insects by combination with carbon dioxide in a 'dynamic' application. |
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