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Cyclohexylacetic acid

Synonym(s):Cyclohexylacetic acid

  • CAS NO.:5292-21-7
  • Empirical Formula: C8H14O2
  • Molecular Weight: 142.2
  • MDL number: MFCD00001518
  • EINECS: 226-132-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-06-12 14:32:24
Cyclohexylacetic acid  Structural

What is Cyclohexylacetic acid ?

Chemical properties

White to pale yellow low melting solid

Chemical properties

Cyclohexane acetic acid has a sharp acetic odor.

Physical properties

Cyclohexane acetic acid is a coloriess crystalline mass, or white crystals. M.P. 33℃. B.P. 251℃.

The Uses of Cyclohexylacetic acid

Cyclohexylacetic acid is occasionally used in flavor compositions, mainly for imitation Butter and fruit.

Definition

ChEBI: A monocarboxylic acid consisting of cyclohexane carrying a carboxymethyl substituent.

Preparation

Cyclohexylacetic acid is prepared by hydrogenation of Phenylacetic acid.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 19 ppm

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 100 ppm: honey, caramellic, maple and cocoa.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 58, p. 3595, 1993 DOI: 10.1021/jo00065a028

General Description

Cyclohexaneacetic acid is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry.

Properties of Cyclohexylacetic acid

Melting point: 29-31 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 242-244 °C(lit.)
Density  1.007 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.463(lit.)
FEMA  2347 | CYCLOHEXANEACETIC ACID
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
pka pK1:4.51 (25°C)
form  Low Melting Solid
color  White to pale yellow
Odor sharp acetic fatty cheese musty powdery honey caramel
JECFA Number 965
BRN  2041326
CAS DataBase Reference 5292-21-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Cyclohexaneacetic acid(5292-21-7)
EPA Substance Registry System Cyclohexaneacetic acid (5292-21-7)

Safety information for Cyclohexylacetic acid

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for Cyclohexylacetic acid

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