Molecular Formula | C12H16O2 |
Molar Mass | 192.25 |
Density | 0.998 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 31.0 to 35.0 °C |
Boling Point | 250 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 206°F |
JECFA Number | 1655 |
Water Solubility | 774.88mg/L at 20℃ |
Vapor Presure | 1.9-2.9Pa at 20-25℃ |
Appearance | neat |
Storage Condition | -20°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.4925(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless oily liquid, with flowers, fruit sweet aroma. The melting point is 29~30 ℃, the boiling point is 250 ℃, and the flash point is above 100 ℃. Cure at room temperature. Soluble in ethanol, most non-volatile oils and mineral oils, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerol and water. |
Use | For the deployment of a variety of cosmetics, soap and food flavors |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | SG8100000 |
HS Code | 29153900 |
Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 3300 mg/kg FCTXAV 12,533,74 |
FEMA | 2392 | ALPHA,ALPHA-DIMETHYLPHENETHYL ACETATE |
LogP | 3.64 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) |
Introduction | dimethyl benzyl acetate is a colorless oily transparent liquid, with flowers, fruit sweet aroma. Melting point 29~30 ℃, boiling point 250 ℃, flash point 100 ℃, acid value <1.0, refractive index 1.4910~1.4950, density 0.998, refractive index 1.4925 specific gravity: 0.955~1.002 curing at room temperature. Soluble in ethanol, most non-volatile oils and mineral oils, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerol and water. |
Application | GB 2760-96 provides that dimethyl benzyl acetate is allowed to be used as edible flavor, which is mainly used to prepare pear, cherry, strawberry and other fruit-type flavor, for the deployment of a variety of cosmetics, soap and food flavor. Can be used to enhance the head and body aroma, commonly used in Hyacinth, Magnolia, clove, lily flower fragrance flavor formula. |
assay | was determined by method one in the ester assay (OT-18). The amount of the sample was 1.7g. The equivalence factor (e) in the calculation is taken as 110.15. It is appropriate to use GT-10-4 non-polar column method for determination. |
toxicity | can be used safely in foods (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Soft drink 2.8; Cold drink 8.0; Candy 22; Baked goods 19; gum 2.9. Moderate limits (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
Use | GB 2760-96 specifies the permitted use of flavorants. Mainly used for the preparation of pear, cherry, strawberry and other fruit flavor. It is used to mix a variety of cosmetics, soap and food essences it can be used to enhance the head and body aroma, and is commonly used in the essence formula of hyacinth, Magnolia, clove and lily of the valley. In addition, can also be used for Rose, leaf, Jasmine, Su Xinlan and other flavor formula, can adjust the aroma, make it fresh and flowing. Into the perfume essence can give the flower fragrance. Soap flavor, food flavor can also use it. |
production method | is obtained by direct esterification of dimethyl benzyl alcohol and acetic anhydride. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 3300 mg/kg |
stimulation data | Skin-rabbit 500 mg/24 h moderate |
flammability hazard characteristics | flammable; Combustion-induced irritating smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | ventilation and low temperature drying |
fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, water mist |