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W269018

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl p-tert-butylphenylacetate

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

Methyl 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)acetate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CC6H4CH2CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
206.28
FEMA Number:
2690
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
577
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.758
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.501 (lit.)

bp

106 °C/2 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.999 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; waxy; fruity

SMILES string

COC(=O)Cc1ccc(cc1)C(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C13H18O2/c1-13(2,3)11-7-5-10(6-8-11)9-12(14)15-4/h5-8H,9H2,1-4H3

InChI key

HXVTYMWVMVKVTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Methyl p-tert-butylphenylacetate can be used as a food flavoring agent.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

W269018-100G:
W269018-100G-K:4548173971797
W269018-25G:
W269018-SAMPLE-K:
W269018-BULK-K:
W269018-SAMPLE:
W269018-VAR-K:
W269018-1KG-K:4548173971803
W269018-25G-K:4548173971810
W269018-1KG:


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