Methyl Phenyl Acetate
Description
Methyl phenylacetate has a strong odor similar to honey. This compound also occurs in brandy, capsicum, coffee, honey, pepper, and some wine. It is used in the flavor industry and in perfumes to impart honey scents.
General Information
| Alt Name | Methyl phenylacetate |
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| Category | Aromatic Compound |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 2-phenylacetate |
| CAS Number | 101-41-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.17 g/mol |
| Canonical SMILES | COC(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1 |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Family | Floral |
|---|---|
| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Almond, Floral, Fruity, Honey, Spicy, Sweet, Waxy |
| Substantivity | 56 hours at 100% |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | Colorless clear liquid (est) |
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| Specific Gravity | 1.062 to 1.066 @ 25 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.837 to 8.87 |
| Refractive Index | 1.506 to 1.509 @ 20 °C. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.129 mmHg @ 25 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 5.1 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Boiling Point | 215 to 217 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 195 °F. TCC ( 90.56 °C. ) |
| XLogP | 1.8 |
| Acid Value | 1 max. KOH/g |
| Shelf Life | 24 months if stored properly |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
IFRA
| Category | Flavor and fragrance agents |
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Safety Information
| Pictograms |  |
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| Hazard Statement | H227 - Combustible liquid H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H316 - Causes mild skin irritation |
| Precautionary Statement | P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P312 - Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/…/if you feel unwell P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use … to extinguish P403 + P235 - Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| R-phrases | R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin |
| S-phrases | S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection |
| Europe Standard Hazard | Xi - Irritant |