PRODUCT Properties
Boiling point: | bp ~208° |
Density | 1.05 |
refractive index | 1.4980-1.5010 |
FEMA | 3072 | O-TOLYL ACETATE |
storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
solubility | Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. |
Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
form | clear liquid |
color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Odor | at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. fruit medicinal sweet floral |
Odor Type | medicinal |
Merck | 14,2584 |
JECFA Number | 698 |
LogP | 1.93 |
Description and Uses
Flavoring. o-Tolyl acetate is (allegedly) used in Butter, Caramel, Cherry, Honey flavors and fruit compositions at concentrations from 1 to 10 ppm in the finished product.