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: 2026-01-13 11:25:06
What is Cyclohexylacetic acid ?
Chemical properties
Cyclohexane acetic acid has a sharp acetic odor.
Chemical properties
White to pale yellow low melting solid
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.
Preparation
Cyclohexylacetic acid is prepared by hydrogenation of Phenylacetic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: A monocarboxylic acid consisting of cyclohexane carrying a carboxymethyl substituent.
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 | n |
| 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) |
 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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