Name | 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenyl acetate |
Synonyms | FEMA 2469 Eugenolacetate eugenyl acetate Eugenol acetate EUGENOL ACETATE EUGENYL ACETATE 1,3,4-EUGENOL ACETATE 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenyl acetate 1-ACETOXY-2-METHOXY-4-ALLYLBENZENE (2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenyl) acetate 2-Methoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenyl acetate (2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enyl-phenyl) ethanoate 2-methoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenyl acetate |
CAS | 93-28-7 |
EINECS | 202-235-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C12H14O3/c1-4-5-10-6-7-11(15-9(2)13)12(8-10)14-3/h4,6-8H,1,5H2,2-3H3 |
Molecular Formula | C12H14O3 |
Molar Mass | 206.24 |
Density | 1.079g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 26°C |
Boling Point | 281-286°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 230°F |
JECFA Number | 1531 |
Water Solubility | 407mg/L at 20℃ |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol and ether, insoluble in water |
Vapor Presure | 0.041Pa at 20℃ |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | White or Colorless to Light yellow |
Storage Condition | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.518(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00026191 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | The molten white crystalline solid, liquefied into a light yellow liquid at a higher temperature, has a soft clove-like aroma. Boiling point 282 ℃, melting point 29 ℃. Flash point 66 ℃. Soluble in ethanol and ether, insoluble in water. Natural products are contained in lilac bud oil. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R38 - Irritating to the skin |
Safety Description | 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | SJ4550000 |
HS Code | 29147000 |
Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 1.67 g/kg (Jenner, Hagan, Taylor, Cook & Fitzhugh, 1964) and as 2.6 g/kg (2.3-2.9 g/kg) (Moreno, 1972b). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Moreno, 1972a). |
FEMA | 2469 | EUGENYL ACETATE |
LogP | 2.8 at 25℃ |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | Eugenol acetate (Eugenyl acetate) is the main phytochemical composition of essential oil, antioxidant and antitoxic activity. |
Use | GB 2760-96 allowed flavorants. Mainly used in the preparation of vanilla, berries and mixed spices and other types of flavor, can be used instead of or with eugenol for flavoring. |
production method | is obtained by direct acetylation of eugenol with acetic anhydride. |