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Methyl phenylacetate

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methyl phenylacetate
Skeletal formula of methyl phenylacetate
Ball-and-stick model
Names
IUPAC name Methyl 2-phenylacetate
Other names Methyl 2-phenyl acetate, Methyl benzene acetate
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
Beilstein Reference 878795
ECHA InfoCard 100.002.674 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 202-940-9
PubChem CID
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
InChI
  • InChI=1/C9H10O2/c1-11-9(10)7-8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-6H,7H2,1H3
SMILES
  • COC(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1
Properties
Chemical formula C9H10O2
Molar mass 150.1745 g mol
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 1.055 g/cm (± 0.06)
Melting point 50 °C
Boiling point 218 °C
Solubility in water 2070 mg/L
Vapor pressure 17.3 Pa
Refractive index (nD) 1.505 (± 0.02) at 20°C
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineFlammability 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuelInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
1 2 0
Flash point 90.6 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). checkY verify (what is  ?) Infobox references
Chemical compound

Methyl phenylacetate is an organic compound that is the ester formed from methanol and phenylacetic acid, with the structural formula C6H5CH2COOCH3. It is a clear colorless liquid that is only slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in most organic solvents.

Methyl phenylacetate has a strong odor similar to honey. The odor is so strong that recommended smelling is of a solution with 10% or less methyl phenylacetate. This compound also naturally occurs in brandy, capsicum, coffee, honey, pepper and some wine.

Methyl phenylacetate is used in the flavor industry and in perfumes to impart honey scents.

References

  • "Methyl Phenyl Acetate."(February 22, 2007). Chemical Information The Good Scents Company. Retrieved on January 22, 2008.
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