P-TOLYL ACETATE

Synonym(s):p-Cresyl acetate

CAS NO.：140-39-6
Empirical Formula: C9H10O2
Molecular Weight: 150.17
MDL number: MFCD00008703
EINECS: 205-413-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:07:02

What is P-TOLYL ACETATE?

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid, volatile with steam. Poorly soluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils. soluble in Propylene glycol. Sp.Gr. 1.05. B.P. 212°C.

Chemical properties

p-Tolyl acetate has a strong, floral odor (narcissus) with a characteristic honey-like flavor

Occurrence

Reported as a constituent of the essential oils of wallflower, cananga and ylang-ylang.

The Uses of P-TOLYL ACETATE

Perfumery, flavoring.

The Uses of P-TOLYL ACETATE

p-Tolyl acetate has been used in the total synthesis of (?)-incrustoporin.

Preparation

By acetylation of p-cresol.

Definition

ChEBI: Tolylacetate is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 25 ppb

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 43, p. 2417, 1978 DOI: 10.1021/jo00406a025

General Description

The Fries rearrangement of p-tolyl acetate has been investigated using the H-form of various zeolites as catalysts. Mechanism of photo-Fries rearrangement of p-tolyl acetate has been studied.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic smoke and irritating fumes.

Properties of P-TOLYL ACETATE

Melting point:	48.5 °C
Boiling point:	210-211 °C(lit.)
Density	1.047 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	21.864Pa at 25℃
FEMA	3073 \| P-TOLYL ACETATE
refractive index	n20/D 1.501(lit.)
Flash point:	194 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Insoluble in water
form	powder to lump to clear liquid
color	White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless
Specific Gravity	1.052 (20/4℃)
Odor	at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. narcissus phenolic animal
Water Solubility	1.195g/L at 25℃
JECFA Number	699
CAS DataBase Reference	140-39-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Acetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester(140-39-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	Acetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester (140-39-6)

Safety information for P-TOLYL ACETATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…