myristicin from parsley leaf oil

Description

myristicin from parsley leaf oil · CAS 607-91-0 · C11H12O3. UNII 04PD6CT78W. Boiling Point: 276.5 °C; Boiling Point: 171.00 to 173.00 °C. @ 40.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 250 °C.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• Colorless liquid; [Merck Index]
• Liquid
• Colourless oil; Warm balsamic-woody aroma
• Insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, soluble in ether and benzene.
• Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
• Soluble (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

GHS Hazard Classification

Documented Uses

• An aromatic ether found in nutmeg, parsley, and carrots; [Merck Index] Thought to be the main active ingredient in nutmeg; [Goldfrank, p. 626]
• Myristicin [5-allyl-1-methoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)benzene] is a flavoring plant constituent and has been known to produce significant psychopharmacological responses as well as insecticidal activity.
• Myristicin is a plant toxin found in the essential oil of nutmeg and to a lesser extent in other spices such as parsley and dill. It is a naturally occurring insecticide and acaricide. (L1271)
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• ... it is to be recognized that as much as 6 percent of safrole, a weak hepatocarcinogen, is reported to be present in the essential oil of East Indian nutmeg, the major U.S. source. In 1960 FDA prohibited the use of safrole in food. Moreover, the closely related methoxy derivative of safrole, myristicin, is also present in some nutmeg oils in amounts approximating 5 percent.
• THE AROMATIC FRACTION OF OIL OF NUTMEG, OBTAINED FROM 20 G OF NUTMEG, WAS REPORTED TO CONSIST OF: MYRISTICIN 210 MG; ELEMICIN 2 MG; EUGENOL 5 MG; ISOEUGENOL 6 MG; METHYLEUGENOL 18 MG; METHYLISOEUGENOL 11 MG; METHOXYEUGENOL 8 MG. NUTMEGS USUALLY CONTAIN FROM 5 TO 15% VOLATILE OIL, DEPENDING UPON GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN AND LENGTH OF STORAGE.

Synonyms

Myristicin; 607-91-0; 6-Allyl-4-methoxy-1,3-benzodioxole; 1,3-Benzodioxole, 4-methoxy-6-(2-propenyl)-; 5-Allyl-1-methoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)benzene; DTXSID1025693; Benzene, 5-allyl-1-methoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)-; 4-methoxy-6-(prop-2-en-1-yl)-2H-1,3-benzodioxole; 04PD6CT78W; DTXCID605693; RefChem:819742; 210-146-9; Myristicine; 4-Methoxy-6-(2-propenyl)-1,3-benzodioxole; MFCD00133549; 6-allyl-4-methoxybenzo[d][1,3]dioxole

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of myristicin from parsley leaf oil?

CAS 607-91-0; molecular formula C11H12O3; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is myristicin from parsley leaf oil known by?

Myristicin, 607-91-0, 6-Allyl-4-methoxy-1,3-benzodioxole, 1,3-Benzodioxole, 4-methoxy-6-(2-propenyl)-, 5-Allyl-1-methoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)benzene, DTXSID1025693.

What is the regulatory status of myristicin from parsley leaf oil?

Documented regulatory listings: Flavoring Agents.

Is myristicin from parsley leaf oil classified as hazardous?

90.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (130 of 144).

What are the key physical properties of myristicin from parsley leaf oil?

Boiling Point: 276.5 °C; Boiling Point: 171.00 to 173.00 °C. @ 40.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 250 °C; Melting Point: <-20 °C.

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