Anisyl acetate

CAS NO.：104-21-2
Empirical Formula: C10H12O3
Molecular Weight: 180.2
MDL number: MFCD00038509
EINECS: 203-185-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-31 13:32:20

What is Anisyl acetate?

Chemical properties

clear colourless to pale yellowish liquid

Chemical properties

Anisyl Acetate has been found in several types of berries. It is a colorless liquid with a fruity, slightly balsamic blossom odor and is used occasionally in sweet, floral compositions but more frequently in flavor compositions for fruity notes.

Chemical properties

Anisyl acetate has a floral, fruit-like odor (pleasant, vanilla, plum, lilac) and a slight pungent, sweet taste.

Occurrence

Reported found in vanilla and currants.

The Uses of Anisyl acetate

Perfumery, flavoring.

Preparation

May be prepared by the reaction of anisic alcohol with acetic anhydride

Definition

ChEBI: 4-Methoxybenzyl acetate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.

Production Methods

Anisyl acetate can be produced from Anisyl alcohol by direct esterification with Acetic acid or Acetic anhydride.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: fruity, floral, vanilla, coconut, honey, cocoa, anise and licorice

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 40, p. 3647, 1975 DOI: 10.1021/jo00913a006

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 30 ppm

Safety Profile

Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Solubility in organics

Colorless liquid. Insoluble in water, Propylene glycol and Glycerin. Soluble in alcohol and oils.

Properties of Anisyl acetate

Melting point:	84 °C
Boiling point:	137-139 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.107 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	12Pa at 20℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.513(lit.)
FEMA	2098 \| P-ANISYL ACETATE
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet powdery balsam vanilla fruity plum cherry tonka
Water Solubility	1.982g/L(25 ºC)
JECFA Number	873
CAS DataBase Reference	104-21-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-, acetate(104-21-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	4-Methoxybenzenemethanol, acetate (104-21-2)

Safety information for Anisyl acetate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.