Chemistry:Methyl phenylacetate

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methyl phenylacetate
Skeletal formula of methyl phenylacetate
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl phenylacetate
Other names
Methyl 2-phenylacetate
Methyl benzene acetate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
878795
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EC Number
  • 202-940-9
MeSH C024906
UNII
Properties
C9H10O2
Molar mass 150.1745 g mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 1.055±0.060 g/cm3
Melting point 50 °C (122 °F; 323 K)
Boiling point 218 °C (424 °F; 491 K)
2070 mg/L
Vapor pressure 17.3 Pa
−92.73×10−6 cm3/mol
1.505±0.020 at 20 °C
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
Flammability code 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuelHealth code 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineReactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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1
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Flash point 90.6 °C (195.1 °F; 363.8 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Methyl phenylacetate is an organic compound that is the methyl ester of phenylacetic acid, 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. This compound also occurs in brandy, capsicum, coffee, honey, pepper, and some wine. It is used in the flavor industry and in perfumes to impart honey scents.

Methyl phenyldiazoacetate, precursor to cyclopropanation agents, is prepared by treating methyl phenylacetate with p-acetamidobenzenesulfonyl azide in the presence of base.[1]

References

  1. Huw M. L. Davies, Wen‐hao Hu, Dong Xing (2015). "Methyl Phenyldiazoacetate". EEROS: 1–10. doi:10.1002/047084289X.rn00444.pub2. ISBN 9780470842898. 
  • "Methyl Phenyl Acetate."(February 22, 2007). Chemical Information The Good Scents Company. Retrieved on January 22, 2008.