METHYL JASMONATE

Independent reference data for METHYL JASMONATE (CAS 1211-29-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Main aroma constituent of the natural plant growth inhibitor jasmonic acid; Used in perfumes; [Merck Index] Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]Jasmonates are plant stress hormones. These small hydrophobic compounds exhibit anti-cancer activities, in vitro and in vivo, against cancer cells of various histological origins. ...

Synonyms and trade names

Methyl jasmonate; 1211-29-6; (-)-Methyl jasmonate; Methyl cis-jasmonate; Jasmonic acid methyl ester; (-)-Jasmonic acid methyl ester; methyl (-)-jasmonate; methyl 2-[(1R,2R)-3-oxo-2-[(Z)-pent-2-enyl]cyclopentyl]acetate; CHEBI:15929; Methyl (2-pent-2-enyl-3-oxo-1-cyclopentyl)acetate; 900N171A0F; 3-oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)cyclopentaneacetic acid methyl ester; DTXSID3036731; Cyclopentaneacetic acid, 3-oxo-trans-2-(cis-2-pentenyl), methyl ester; Cyclopentaneacetic acid, 3-oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)-, methyl ester, (Z)-trans-; Methyl 3-oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)cyclopentaneacetate, (1R-(1alpha,2beta(Z)))-

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 928-JECFA 63/86
GHS notification summary	100% (89 / 89)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	100% (89 / 89)
Reported hazard statements	H317 (100%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (89 of 89) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 89 of 89 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

METHYL JASMONATE · CAS 1211-29-6 · C13H20O3. UNII 900N171A0F. Boiling Point: BP: 110 °C at 0.2 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 110.00 °C. @ 0.20 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 94 °C (0.05 mm Hg).

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.