3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTEN-1-YL VALERATE

Independent reference data for 3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTEN-1-YL VALERATE (CAS 7540-53-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

CITRONELLYL VALERATE; 7540-53-6; Citronellyl pentanoate; 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl pentanoate; Pentanoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl ester; 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enyl valerate; Pentanoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl ester; FEMA No. 2317; 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-yl pentanoate; 43TPH8V20B; DTXSID00864088; RefChem:126600; DTXCID90812639; 231-416-2; 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl valerate; 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl pentanoate

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Herb, Honey, Rose, Warm No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H315 (100%), H319 (100%), H335 (100%), H413 (30.5%)

H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

What the public record says

3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl valerate · CAS 7540-53-6 · C15H28O2. UNII 43TPH8V20B. Boiling Point: 237.00 to 240.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 237 °C; Density: 0.890 (15.5 °C).

Physical description and handling notes

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