ortho-methyl benzyl acetate
2-methylbenzyl acetate
Identification
| Name | ortho-methyl benzyl acetate |
| IUPAC | (2-methylphenyl)methyl acetate |
| CAS Number | 17373-93-2 |
| EINECS | 241-412-2 |
| FDA UNII | MOW7I1L9D3 |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H12 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.20404000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00048214 |
| Nikkaji Number | J101.513C |
| CoE Number | 863 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 09.294 2-methylbenzyl acetate |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow 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 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.080000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 211.00 °F. TCC ( 99.44 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.456 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for ortho-methyl benzyl acetate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 2.40 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 3.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzenemethanol, 2-methyl-, acetate
benzyl alcohol, o-methyl-, acetate
o-
cresyl methyl acetate
ortho-
cresyl methyl acetate
2-
methyl benzene methanol acetate
2-
methyl benzyl acetate
o-
methyl benzyl acetate
2-
methylbenzenemethanol acetate
2-
methylbenzyl acetate
o-
methylbenzyl acetate
ortho-
methylbenzyl acetate
(2-
methylphenyl)methyl acetate
o-
tolyl methyl acetate
ortho-
tolyl methyl acetate
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