Methyl Phenylacetate is an organic compound that is the methyl ester , with the structural formula C6H5CH2COOCH3. It is a colorless liquid that is only slightly soluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents. Methyl phenylacetate has a strong odor similar to honey.
Methyl phenylacetate Chemical Properties |
Melting point | 107-115 °C |
Boiling point | 218 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.066 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
FEMA | 2733 | METHYL PHENYLACETATE |
refractive index | n20/D 1.503(lit.) |
Fp | 195 °F |
storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
form | neat |
Water Solubility | Miscible with water. |
JECFA Number | 1008 |
Merck | 14,7268 |
BRN | 878795 |
Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. |
InChIKey | CRZQGDNQQAALAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Methyl Phenylacetate is used as a reagent in the synthesis of various organic reactions, one of which is the synthesis of Vulpinic Acid; a lichen metabolite with anti-inflammatory properties.
Used as spices, used to prepare honey, chocolate, tobacco and other types of fragrance