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Methyl p-tert-butylphenylacetate

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

Methyl 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)acetate

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CC6H4CH2CO2CH3
CAS Number:
3549-23-3
Molecular Weight:
206.28
FEMA Number:
2690
Council of Europe no.:
577
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901255
Flavis number:
9.758
EC Number:
222-602-4
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00051913
Organoleptic:
green; waxy; fruity
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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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

biological source

synthetic

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

Quality Level

300, 400

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General description

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

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

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SHBT0001
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SHBQ6517
SHBQ7474
MKCH6371

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