METHYL PHENYLGLYCIDATE Property

Boiling point:

257℃

color 

Colorless oily liquid

Specific Gravity

1.18

Odor

Mild-fruity, slightly Pineapple-like, sweet odor

Odor Type

Sweet-fruity, Pear-Pineapple-like taste

Water Solubility 

Almost insoluble in water

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

METHYL PHENYLGLYCIDATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Colorless oily liquid. Sp.Gr. 1.18. B.P. 257℃. Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Uses

Methyl phenyl glycidate has been suggested for use in flavor compositions but is not included in the American G. R.A.S. list. It could find some use as a modifier in Tutti-frutti complexes or in fruity chewing gum flavors, where its fixative value can be utilized.

Preparation

Methyl phenyl glycidate is produced from Benzaldehyde and Methyl monochloroacetate with Sodamide or Sodium methylate as a condensing agent.