Preferred name | para-cresyl acetate |
Trivial Name | 4-Methylphenyl acetate |
Short Description | p-tolyl acetate |
Formula | C9 H10 O2 |
CAS Number | 140-39-6 |
FEMA Number | 3073 |
Flavis Number | 9.036 |
ECHA Number | 205-413-1 |
FDA UNII | 42I5PWW20C |
Nikkaji Number | J3.631E |
Beilstein Number | 1908125 |
MDL | MFCD00008703 |
COE Number | 226 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 699 p-tolyl acetate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 140-39-6 ; P-TOLYL ACETATE |
Synonyms |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
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CHEMBL: | View |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C01963 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB32075 |
FooDB: | FDB008790 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.39.3500 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 150.17709350586 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.587 to 8.654 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.606 to 8.672 |
Refractive Index | 1.5 to 1.505 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 208 to 212°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 1.4665 mmHg @ 20 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 90 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.11 |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 1195 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
glycerin | No |
water | No |
Stability | |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Floral | |
narcissus, phenolic, animal | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 36 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1981) | At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. narcissus phenolic animal |
Flavor Type: Aromatic | |
aromatic, phenolic, fruity, spicy, fried | |
General comment | Aromatic, phenolic fruity; somewhat spicy and fried |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Aldehydic , Animal , Apple blossom , Birch tar , Blue grass , Blue mist , Cade oil replacer , Castoreum , Cherry blossom , Civet , Daffodil , Fagonia , Floral , Flouve , Genet , Honey , Hyacinth , Jasmin , Leather , Lilac , Lily , Narcissus , Privet blossom , Scented stock , Sweet pea , Wallflower , Woodruff , Ylang ylang |
Flavoring purposes | Birch tar |
Other purposes | Fecal , White shoulders |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H227 - Combustible liquid H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 - Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 1900 mg/kg (Palanker & Denine, 1973) oral-rat LD50 1900 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 391, 1974. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 2100 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 391, 1974. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for para-cresyl acetate usage levels up to: | |||
1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.047 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 70.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 4.40000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.50000 | 1.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 0.30000 | 220.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | 10.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 1.30000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 1.30000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 4.30000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 22 (FGE.22): Ring-substituted phenolic substances from chemical groups 21 and 25 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 58 (FGE.58) Consideration of phenol derivatives evaluated by JECFA (55th meeting) structurally related to ring substituted phenolic substances evaluated by EFSA in FGE.22 (2006) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 22, Revision 1 (FGE.22Rev1): Ring-substituted phenolic substances from chemical groups 21 and 25 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 96 (FGE.96): Consideration of 88 flavouring substances considered by EFSA for which EU production volumes / anticipated production volumes have been submitted on request by DG SANCO. Addendum to FGE. 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85 and 87. View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):140-39-6 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8797 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 1993 |
WGK Germany:2 |
(4-methylphenyl) acetate |
Chemidplus:0000140396 |
RTECS:AJ7569000 for cas# 140-39-6 |