Methyl phenylacetate
[CAS# 101-41-7]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Carboxylic acid and ester perfume >> Aromatic carboxylic acid ester
• Name: Methyl phenylacetate
• Synonyms: Methyl alpha-toluate; Phenylacetic acid methyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 150.18
• CAS Registry Number: 101-41-7
• EC Number: 202-940-9
• FEMA: 2733

Properties

• Density: 1.04
• Boiling point: 218 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.506-1.508
• Flash point: 90 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R21

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315