2-METHOXYPHENYL ACETATE Property

Melting point:

31.5°C

Boiling point:

122-124 °C18 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

1.129 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.514(lit.)

FEMA 

3687 | GUAIACYL ACETATE

Flash point:

>230 °F

form 

clear liquid

Specific Gravity

1.141.129

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Odor

at 100.00 %. sweet woody spice dry clove powdery smoky

Odor Type

woody

JECFA Number

718

LogP

1.38

EPA Substance Registry System

o-Methoxyphenyl acetate (613-70-7)

Safety

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

IRRITANT

HS Code 

29153900

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

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

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

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

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

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

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

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

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

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-METHOXYPHENYL ACETATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Guaiacyl acetate has an odor similar to that of guaiacol. It may be synthesized from guaiacol and excess acetic anhydride in the presence of trace amounts of H2S04.

Chemical Properties

Guaiacyl acetate has an odor similar to that of guaiacol.

Occurrence

Reported found in cocoa

Definition

ChEBI: Guaicyl acetate is a benzoate ester and a member of phenols.

Preparation

From guaiacol and excess acetic anhydride in the presence of trace amounts of H2SO4.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 5.0%: phenolic, guaiacol, smoky and harm-like with a woody, vanilla nuance.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: woody, guaiacol, smoky, astringent and phenolic with vanillin and couma- rin nuances.