Preferred name | methyl butyl phenyl acetate |
Trivial Name | Methyl p-tert-butylphenylacetate |
Short Description | methyl p-tert-butylphenylacetate |
Formula | C13 H18 O2 |
CAS Number | 3549-23-3 |
FEMA Number | 2690 |
Flavis Number | 9.758 |
ECHA Number | 222-602-4 |
FDA UNII | 8A4H5QO9OJ |
Nikkaji Number | J216.191E |
MDL | MFCD00051913 |
COE Number | 577 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1025 methyl p-tert-butylphenylacetate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 3549-23-3 ; METHYL P-TERT-BUTYLPHENYLACETATE |
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HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB36240 |
FooDB: | FDB015098 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2916.35.1500 |
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Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 206.28486633301 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.289 to 8.356 |
Refractive Index | 1.498 to 1.504 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 106 to 107°C @ 2 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 149 to 151°C @ 30 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.008 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 7.1 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 110 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.654 est |
Shelf life | 12 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 |
water, very slightly | Yes |
water, 15.88 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Dairy | |
dairy, buttermilk, leafy, creamy, green, waxy, fatty, hyacinth, melon rind, rubbery | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 172 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2021) | At 100.00 %. dairy buttermilk leafy creamy green waxy fatty hyacinth melon rind rubbery |
Flavor Type: Dairy | |
dairy, creamy, cheesy, goaty, waxy, green, woody, hyacinth, rubbery | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2021) | Dairy creamy cheesy goaty waxy green woody hyacinth rubbery |
Used in chocolate, cocoa, honey and various fruit flavours for its power and roast chocolate effect, at 0.5 to 2ppm in the finished product. | Dairy |
General comment | Leafy, Honey, Green, Woody |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Cream , Honey , Hyacinth , Jasmin , Rose , Strawberry , Vanilla , Woody |
Flavoring purposes | Chocolate cocoa , Dairy , Fruit tropical fruit , Milk buttermilk , Vegetable |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
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 methyl butyl phenyl acetate usage levels up to: | |||
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 17.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 20.00 (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 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 2.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.50000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 0.35000 | 1.00000 | |
fruit ices: | 0.35000 | 1.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 2.00000 | |
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 14 (FGE.14): Phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, esters, and related phenylacetic acid esters from chemical group 15 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 53 (FGE.53): Consideration of phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acid and related acetals and esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, esters and related phenylacetic acid esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.14 (2005) and one phenoxyethyl ester evaluated in FGE.23 (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 |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 14, Revision 1 (FGE.14Rev1): Phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acetals, carboxylic acid and related esters from chemical group 15 and 22 [1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 53, Revision 1 (FGE.53Rev1): Consideration of phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acid and related acetals and esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) FGE.23Rev1 (2008) View page or View pdf |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :605629 |
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WGK Germany:3 |
methyl 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)acetate |
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