Molecular Formula | C17H22O2 |
Molar Mass | 258.36 |
Density | 0.98g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 213°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
JECFA Number | 859 |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.508(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Yellowish to brownish yellow liquid. It has a strong fragrance of the moon and citrus. Boiling point 263 ℃, flash point 98 ℃. Soluble in ethanol, chloroform and ether, insoluble in water. Natural products exist in ylang oil, moonlit sesame oil, etc. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | DH3300000 |
Toxicity | Both the acute oral LD50 value in rats and the acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg(Moreno, 1973). |
FEMA | 2638 | LINALYL BENZOATE |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
assay | was determined by method one in the ester determination method (OT-18). The amount of the sample was 1.5g. The reflux time before titration was changed to 4H. The equivalence factor (e) in the calculation is taken as 129.2. Or according to Gas chromatography (GT-10-4) using non-polar column method. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drinks 0.31; Cold drinks 0.42; Candy 1.2; Baked goods 1.6; pudding 0.28. Moderate limits (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
Use | flavor. It is mainly used for all kinds of flower flavor and citrus, miscellaneous fruit, berry flavor. |
production method | results from the reaction of linalool and benzoyl chloride in the presence of pyridine. |