Basic information
- Standard SMILES
CC(=O)OC(C)c1ccccc1- InChIKey
QUMXDOLUJCHOAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N- Molecular formula
- C10H12O2
- Average molar mass
- 164.2 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 164.08372962
Overview
1-Phenylethyl acetate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- 1-Phenylethyl Acetate
- IUPAC
- 1-phenylethyl acetate
- English name
- Methylbenzyl acetate
- Molecular formula
- C10
- Molecular weight
- 0
Names & synonyms
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Database identifiers
- CAS
29759-11-3、93-92-5- PubChem CID
- 62341
- DTXSID
DTXSID6041636- ChEMBL
CHEMBL3184429- ChEBI
CHEBI:180412- UNII
- FYS3E9NBA3
- EC Number
- 202-288-5、608-412-8
- Nikkaji
- J155.063B
Properties
Computed structural properties
- XLogP
- 2
- Topological polar surface area
- 26.3 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable bonds
- 3
- Heavy atoms
- 12
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 148
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Food Additives
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Density
1.024-1.040
1.020-1.035
Solubility
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils
miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils
miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)
Boiling Point
94.00 to 95.00 °C. @ 12.00 mm Hg
215-222 °C
214 °C
Refractive Index
1.500-1.510
1.492-1.504
Physical Description
Liquid; Dry Powder; Liquid; CBI
colourless liquid with a powerful sweet floral-fruity, herbaceous odour
colourless liquid with a powerful green-floral odour
Physicochemical properties
- FEMA
- 3702 · 3702 | METHYLBENZYL ACETATE (MIXED O,M,P)
- Odor
- 1 % · at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet floral fruity herbal
- Odor Type
- floral
- JECFA Number
- 863 · 863
- Cosmetics Ingredients Functions
- PERFUMINGFRAGRANCE
- LogP
- 2.28 · 2.28
- Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS)
- METHYLBENZYL ACETATE (MIXED O-, M-, P-)
- FDA UNII
- 4 RVP859F5 · P4RVP859F5
Safety & regulation
GHS classification
GHS Classification
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (1775 of 1775) of all reports.
Not Classified
Aggregated GHS information provided per 1775 reports by companies from 1 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Benzenemethanol, .alpha.-methyl-, acetate
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)
Benzenemethanol, .alpha.-methyl-, 1-acetate is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Benzenemethanol, .alpha.-methyl-, 1-acetate are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)
Status: Active Update: 24-04-2023 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/12745
Benzenemethanol, .alpha.-methyl-, acetate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Chemistry & industry
Pharmacology
Uses & manufacturing
Use Classification
Fragrance Ingredients
Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
General Manufacturing Information
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
Benzenemethanol, .alpha.-methyl-, 1-acetate: ACTIVE
Applications
DescriptionSynthesis: By acetylation of the alcohol.
Preparation methods
PreparationBy acetylation of the alcohol.
Suppliers50 total
Additional notes
DefinitionChEBI: 1-Phenylethyl acetate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
Related reactions
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