4-Methylbenzyl acetate , 98% , 2216-45-7

CAS NO.：2216-45-7

Empirical Formula: C10H12O2

Molecular Weight: 164.2

MDL number: MFCD00017234

EINECS: 218-689-3

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 40 °C
• Boiling point: 100°C 10mm
• Density: 1,03 g/cm³
• refractive index: 1.501
• FEMA: 3702 | METHYLBENZYL ACETATE (MIXED O,M,P)
• Flash point: 100°C/10mm
• storage temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• solubility: Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
• form: Colourless liquid.
• Specific Gravity: 1.0301.03
• Odor: at 100.00 %. sweet floral fruity green privet hyacinth hawthorn cilantro herbal
• Odor Type: floral
• JECFA Number: 863
• BRN: 2046163
• LogP: 2.39
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2216-45-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: P-methyl benzyl acetate(2216-45-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Benzenemethanol, 4-methyl-, acetate (2216-45-7)

Description and Uses

4-Methylbenzyl acetate blends excellently with Jasmin materials, Hyacinth, New Mown Hay, Gardenia, etc. and gives very good results with the Pyranylether and -ester specialities (Jasmal, Tepylacetate, etc.). It is a common fragrance chemical for everyday use. It gives very sweet and pleasant fruity effects in Banana, Cherry, Butter, Caramel, Honey, Nut and Spice flavours, fruit complexes (tutti-frutti for chewing gum, etc.). It is used at concentrations from 1 to 10 ppm in most finished products, except in chewing gum where it may be as high as 200 ppm.
The commercial product 4-Methylbenzyl acetate consisting of mixed isomers, ortho-, meta- and para-Tolylacetate, is classified as a synthetic flavouring substance and approved for food flavour used by the American F.D.A.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H302-H315-H319-H335
• Precautionary statements: P261-P305+P351+P338
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39
• RTECS: DA4940000
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 38220090