Colorless liquid. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in hot water, in alcohol and oils. B.P. 212 ℃. Powerful and pungent-floral odor of Narcissus-Ylang-Ylang type - sharper than the Cresyl ethers, but also fresher and more penetrating. Some observers find an animal note in this odor.
Meta-cresylacetate is occasionally used in perfume compositions of above floral types, or, in general, as a powerfui floral additive at low cost.
Meta-cresylacetate is prepared by Acetylation of rnera-Cresol with Acetic anhydride.
