Methyl phenylacetate
Agent Name
Methyl phenylacetate
CAS Number
101-41-7
Formula
C9-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetic acid, phenyl-, methyl ester; Benzeneacetic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 2-phenylacetate; Methyl alpha-toluate; Methyl benzeneacetate; Methyl benzeneethanoate; Methyl phenylethanoate; Phenylacetic acid, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make perfumes; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Used to flavor animal feeds; [ExPub: EFSA - FEEDAP] Used to formulate industrial and consumer washing-cleaning products and polishes-waxes and consumer air care products, biocidal products, cosmetics, and personal care products; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Phenylacetic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.164 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: