Phenyl acetate

Description

Phenyl acetate · CAS 122-79-2 · C8H8O2. UNII 355G9R500Y. Boiling Point: 196 °C; Boiling Point: 196.00 to 198.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 195-196 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	122-79-2
PubChem CID	31229
Molecular formula	C8H8O2
IUPAC name	phenyl acetate
UNII (FDA)	355G9R500Y
FEMA number	3958
JECFA number	734

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	136.15
XLogP3	1.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	136.052429494
Monoisotopic Mass	136.052429494
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	10
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	196 °C
Boiling Point	196.00 to 198.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	195-196 °C
Melting Point	-30 °C
Flash Point	176 °F (NFPA, 2010)
Flash Point	176 °F
Flash Point	80 °C
Density	1.073 @ 20 °C/4 °C
Density	1.073-1.079
Vapor Density	4.7

Physical description & handling notes

• Phenol acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sweetish solvent odor. Difficult to ignite. Used as a laboratory reagent and in the production of some organic chemicals.
• Liquid
• Colorless highly refractive liquid with a phenolic odor; [Merck Index]
• COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
• Colourless liquid
• COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
GHS notification summary	27.6% (89 / 322)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	27.6% (89 / 322)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (65.8%), H412 (32.6%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a solvent, laboratory reagent, and in organic synthesis; [Hawley]
• Solvent, organic sythesis, laboratory reagent
• Used as a chemical intermediate for the synthesis of o-hydroxyacetophenone; p-hydroxyacetophenone; synephrine
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• PREPD FROM PHENOL & ACETYL CHLORIDE.

Synonyms

PHENYL ACETATE; 122-79-2; Acetic acid, phenyl ester; Phenol acetate; Acetylphenol; Acetyl phenol; Acetoxybenzene; Acetic acid,phenyl ester; Fenylester kyseliny octove; (Acetyloxy)benzene; NSC-27795; 355G9R500Y; CHEBI:8082; DTXSID3051626; FEMA NO. 3958; RefChem:6122

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Phenyl acetate?

CAS 122-79-2; molecular formula C8H8O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Phenyl acetate known by?

PHENYL ACETATE, 122-79-2, Acetic acid, phenyl ester, Phenol acetate, Acetylphenol, Acetyl phenol.

What is the regulatory status of Phenyl acetate?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Phenyl acetate classified as hazardous?

27.6% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (89 of 322).

What are the key physical properties of Phenyl acetate?

Boiling Point: 196 °C; Boiling Point: 196.00 to 198.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 195-196 °C; Melting Point: -30 °C.

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