methyl benzyl acetate (mixed ortho-,meta-,para-)
methylbenzyl acetate (mixed o,m,p)
Identification
| Name | methyl benzyl acetate (mixed ortho-,meta-,para-) |
| CAS Number | 29759-11-3 |
| FDA UNII | P4RVP859F5 |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H12 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.20404000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J155.063B |
| Beilstein | 1908635 |
| XlogP3 | 2.00 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 863 methylbenzyl acetate (mixed o,m,p) |
| FEMA Number | 3702 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 29759-11-3 ; METHYLBENZYL ACETATE (MIXED O-, M-, P-) |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.02400 to 1.04000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.521 to 8.654 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50000 to 1.51000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 215.00 to 222.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.203000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 196.00 °F. TCC ( 91.11 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.351 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | fragrance |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for methyl benzyl acetate (mixed ortho-,meta-,para-) usage levels up to | 0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
methyl benzene methanol acetate (mixed ortho-,meta-,para-)
methyl benzyl alcohol acetate (mixed ortho-,meta-,para-)
methylbenzenemethanol acetate (mixed o-,m-,p-)
methylbenzenemethanol acetate (mixed ortho-,meta-,para-)
methylbenzyl acetate (mixed o,m,p)
methylbenzyl alcohol acetate (mixed o-,m-,p-)
1-
phenyl ethyl acetate (mixed ortho-,meta-,para-)
1-
phenylethyl acetate (mixed o-,m-,p-)
1-
phenylethyl acetate (mixed ortho-,meta-,para-)
tolyl acetate (mixed o,m,p)
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