| Name | Benzenemethanol, ar-methyl-, acetate |
| Synonyms | α-MethIylbenzyl acetate Benzenemethanol, ar-methyl-, acetate |
| CAS | 30676-70-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H12O2 |
| JECFA Number | 863 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid with strong sweet nut aroma. Soluble in ethanol, most non-volatile oils and mineral oils, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerin and water. |
| FEMA | 3702 | METHYLBENZYL ACETATE (MIXED O,M,P) |
| assay | was determined by method one in the ester assay (OT-18). The amount of the sample taken was 1G. The equivalence factor (e) in the calculation is taken as 82.10. Or according to Gas chromatography (GT-10-4) using non-polar column method. |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| Use limit | is moderately limited (FDA § 172.515,1994). |
| Use | flavor. Mainly used for the preparation of nut flavor. |
| production method | from 1-bromoethylbenzene and silver acetate in acetic acid reaction. Acetylated from O-methyl benzyl alcohol. By benzaldehyde and bromomethyl magnesium reaction, and then acetylated. |