Allyl Phenoxyacetate

Product Name:

Allyl phenoxyacetate

CAS:

7493-74-5

MF:

C11H12O3

MW:

192.21

EINECS:

231-335-2

Product Categories:

A-B;Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances

Mol File:

7493-74-5.mol

Boiling point 

265-266 °C(lit.)

density 

1.102 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

FEMA 

2038 | ALLYL PHENOXYACETATE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.516(lit.)

Fp 

>230 °F

form 

neat

Water Solubility 

practically insoluble

JECFA Number

18

CAS DataBase Reference

7493-74-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Allyl phenoxyacetate(7493-74-5)

EPA Substance Registry System

Acetic acid, phenoxy-, 2-propenyl ester (7493-74-5)

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

20/21/22

Safety Statements 

36-24/25

RIDADR 

UN 2810 6.1/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

AJ2240000

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29189900

Chemical Properties

Allyl phenoxyacetate is a clear, colorless to yellowish liquid with a green, sweet, herbal, fruity odor with nuances of galbanum and pineapple.
It is prepared by reaction of phenoxyacetic acid alkali salts with allyl halogenide and used in technical perfumery.

Uses

Allyl Phenoxyacetate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless to light yellow liquid of heavy fruit note odor. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in pineapple, quince, and fruit flavors with applications in candy and beverages at 1–3 ppm.

Preparation

By direct esterification in benzene solution.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ALLK COMPOUNDS.

Raw materials

Allyl alcohol-->Phenoxyacetic acid