Uses
1-Methyl-2-phenylethyl Acetate could be used as a modifier in many floral or Oriental fragrance types, in Fougeres, etc. It is stable in soap and it is actually extremely versatile in its use, from distinctly floral to strictly herbaceous or green.
Safety Profile
A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
Synthesis
1-Methyl-2-phenylethyl Acetate is prepared by direct esterification of the carbinol with Acetic acid e. g. under azeotropic conditions.
