4-Methylphenyl acetate

HCID 8797CAS 140-39-6

Basic information

Standard SMILES
CC(=O)Oc1ccc(C)cc1
InChIKey
CDJJKTLOZJAGIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C9H10O2
Average molar mass
150.17 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
150.06807956

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
4-Methylphenyl acetate
IUPAC
(4-methylphenyl) acetate
English name
P-TOLYL ACETATE
Molecular formula
C9H10O2
Molecular weight
150.17

Names & synonyms

p-Tolyl acetatep-Cresyl acetate140-39-6Acetic acid, 4-methylphenyl esterNarceol4-Methylphenyl acetatep-AcetoxytolueneCresyl acetateParacresyl acetateAcetic acid, p-tolyl esterFEMA No. 307342I5PWW20C
Show more names
FEMA 30734-METHYL PHENYL ACETATEnarcelop-cresylp-Tolylacetatp-Toylacetatep-cresolacetate
NSC-43244NSC-65594para-cresyl acetateRefChem:858038205-413-14-Tolyl acetatep-Cresol acetate4-Acetoxytoluene

Database identifiers

CAS
140-39-6
PubChem CID
8797
DTXSID
DTXSID0046567
ChEMBL
CHEMBL501246
ChEBI
CHEBI:9627
UNII
42I5PWW20C
EC Number
205-413-1
Nikkaji
J3.631E

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
2.1
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2
Rotatable bonds
2
Heavy atoms
11

Experimental & physicochemical properties

LogP2.11
Density1.044-1.052
Solubility · 2 items

slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils

miscible (in ethanol)

Boiling Point · 2 items

208.00 to 212.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg

208-212 °C

Vapor Pressure0.16 [mmHg]
Refractive Index1.499-1.503

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
48.5 °C · 48.5 °C
Boiling point
210 · 210-211 °C(lit.)
Density
1.047 g/mL · 1.047 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure
21.864 Pa · 21.864Pa at 25℃
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.501(lit.)
FEMA
3073 · 3073 | P-TOLYL ACETATE

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 5 items

Warning

H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 1855 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.;Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 5 items

Chemical: Acetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)

2004/129/EC

Status: Cease Manufacture Update: 30-06-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/18821

Acetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Acetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester: Human health tier I assessment
Hazards SummarySafe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 4 (100%)

Regulatory information

Regulatory Information · 5 items

Chemical: Acetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)

2004/129/EC

Status: Cease Manufacture Update: 30-06-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/18821

Acetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
wgk
2
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
AJ7570000
ridadr
NA 1993 / PGIII
hs_code
2915.39.3500

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

Cellular LocationsCytoplasm;Extracellular

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Household ProductsInformation on 2 consumer products that contain Cresyl Acetate in the following categories is provided:;• Auto Products;• Commercial / Institutional
Use Classification · 4 items

Fragrance Ingredients

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

General Manufacturing InformationAcetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester: ACTIVE
Applications · 4 items

OccurrenceReported as a constituent of the essential oils of wallflower, cananga and ylang-ylang.

UsesPerfumery, flavoring.

Usesp-Tolyl acetate has been used in the total synthesis of ()-incrustoporin.

General DescriptionThe Fries rearrangement of p-tolyl acetate has been investigated using the H-form of various zeolites as catalysts. Mechanism of photo-Fries rearrangement of p-tolyl acetate has been studied.

Preparation methods

PreparationBy acetylation of p-cresol.

Suppliers50 total

梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
南京凯美西化工有限公司02558748998 18951874644 · [email protected]
南通润丰石油化工有限公司66017690 19952660367 · [email protected]
上海麦克林生化科技股份有限公司021-50706066 15221275939 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: Tolylacetate is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester.

Related reactions

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