1-METHYL-2-PHENYLETHYL ACETATE Property

Boiling point:

270.46°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.0292 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5090 (estimate)

solubility 

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Odor

Fresh-floral, slightly green and fruity odor with a Hyacinth-like note

LogP

2.652 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzeneethanol, .alpha.-methyl-, acetate (2114-33-2)

Safety

RTECS 

AI9316000

HS Code 

2916399090

Toxicity

skn-rbt 500 mg/24H MLD FCTOD7 20,737,82

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

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

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

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.

1-METHYL-2-PHENYLETHYL ACETATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

1-Methyl-2-phenylethyl Acetate could be used as a modifier in many floral or Oriental fragrance types, in Fougeres, etc.  It is stable in soap and it is actually extremely versatile in its use, from distinctly floral to strictly herbaceous or green.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 35, p. 2027, 1994 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)73040-1

Safety Profile

A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes

Synthesis

1-Methyl-2-phenylethyl Acetate is prepared by direct esterification of the carbinol with Acetic acid e. g. under azeotropic conditions.