2,4-dimethylbenzyl acetate Property

Boiling point:

65-72℃ (0.1 Torr)

Density 

1.0292 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5040 (589.3 nm 25℃)

solubility 

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils

color 

Colorless liquid

Odor

Powerful, sweet-floral, rather fresh and somewhat fruit odor of moderate tenacity.

LogP

2.992 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzenemethanol, 2,4-dimethyl-, acetate (62346-96-7)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

2,4-dimethylbenzyl acetate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

2,4-dimethylbenzyl acetate has been suggested for use in perfume compositions, mainly as a modifier for Benzyl acetate in Jasmin bases, where better tenacity is desirable. Also in general as a floral-fruity body for partial substitution of Benzyl acetate, or as a modifier for the so-called Tolyl acetate (Methyl benzyl acetate).

Production Methods

2,4-dimethylbenzyl acetate is produced from 2,4-Dimethylbenzy lalcohol, which can be obtained by reduction of the aldehyde.