Allyl phenoxyacetate

CAS NO.：7493-74-5
Empirical Formula: C11H12O3
Molecular Weight: 192.21
MDL number: MFCD00044632
EINECS: 231-335-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-24 21:11:45

What is Allyl phenoxyacetate?

Chemical properties

Allyl phenoxyacetate is a clear, colorless to yellowish liquid with a green, sweet, herbal, fruity odor with nuances of galbanum and pineapple.
It is prepared by reaction of phenoxyacetic acid alkali salts with allyl halogenide and used in technical perfumery.

Occurrence

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.

The Uses of Allyl phenoxyacetate

Allyl Phenoxyacetate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless to light yellow liquid of heavy fruit note odor. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in pineapple, quince, and fruit flavors with applications in candy and beverages at 1–3 ppm.

Preparation

By direct esterification in benzene solution.

Definition

ChEBI: Allyl phenoxyacetate is a monocarboxylic acid.

Production Methods

Allyl phenoxyacetate can be producted by direct esterification of Allyl alcohol with Phenoxy acetic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ALLK COMPOUNDS.

Properties of Allyl phenoxyacetate

Boiling point:	265-266 °C(lit.)
Density	1.102 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	7Pa at 20℃
FEMA	2038 \| ALLYL PHENOXYACETATE
refractive index	n20/D 1.516(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
form	neat
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet fresh honey pineapple chamomile cocoa
Water Solubility	practically insoluble
JECFA Number	18
CAS DataBase Reference	7493-74-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Allyl phenoxyacetate(7493-74-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	Acetic acid, phenoxy-, 2-propenyl ester (7493-74-5)

Safety information for Allyl phenoxyacetate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H317:Sensitisation, Skin H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.