Name: Methyl Phenylacetate
Cas: 101-41-7
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Directory Guidance on Methyl Phenylacetate
Nature and Specifications
| MF: | C9H10O2 |
| MW: | 150.17 |
| EINECS: | 202-940-9 |
Basic Info
Methyl Phenylacetate is also known as Methyl Phenylacetate. It has a sweet aroma and is transparent at room temperature. It is soluble with most organic solvents but not water. In organic synthesis, methyl phenylacetate can be used as a chemical intermediate. This compound is used in fine chemical production as a perfume and is used to create floral fragrances such as wild rose and rose.
The high boiling point of methyl phenylacetate is due to the fact that its molecules have more carbon-oxygen bonding, which requires a greater amount of energy in order to break them. Methyl Phenylacetate has the physical and chemical properties associated with esters. It can be hydrolyzed to produce corresponding alcohol and acid compounds.
Product Introduction
| Melting point | 107-115 °C |
| Boiling point | 218 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.066 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 16.9-75Pa at 20℃ |
| FEMA | 2733 | METHYL PHENYLACETATE |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.503(lit.) |
| Fp | 195 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| color | Colourless |
| Specific Gravity | 1.07 |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet floral honey spice waxy almond |
| Odor Type | honey |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | Miscible with water. |
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In the Field of Spices and Flavors
Methyl phenylacetate has a sweet honey aroma and a sweet fruity background. It is an important raw material for the preparation of edible flavors and daily chemical flavors. In edible flavors, it can be used to simulate the sweetness of fruits such as grapes and cherries. It is often compounded with ester and aldehyde flavors to enhance the flavor layering and added to candies, baked foods and beverages. In daily chemical flavors, it can add a honey sweet base to floral perfumes (such as rose and jasmine themes), or be used as a fixative in soaps and toiletries to extend the fragrance durability and give the product a warm and soft olfactory experience.
In the Field of Organic Synthesis
As an important organic intermediate, methyl phenylacetate is often used in the synthesis of drugs, pesticides and fine chemicals. In drug synthesis, its carboxylic acid ester structure can be used to construct the drug molecular skeleton through hydrolysis, acylation and other reactions, such as intermediates for the preparation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and anti-epileptic drugs; in the field of pesticides, it can participate in the synthesis of the side chain structure of pyrethroid insecticides, or as a synthetic precursor of plant growth regulators, and optimize biological activity and stability through chemical modification.
Industrial Solvent Field
Methyl phenylacetate has good solubility and can be used as a medium-boiling point organic solvent in the coating and ink industries. In nitrocellulose lacquer and acrylic resin coatings, it can adjust the dissolution rate and leveling of film-forming substances and improve the gloss and hardness of the paint film; when used as an ink solvent, it can be adapted to gravure printing, flexographic printing and other processes to help pigments disperse evenly and control the drying rate. It is especially suitable for the field of plastic packaging printing and has a good adhesion auxiliary effect on substrates such as polyethylene and polypropylene.
Tobacco Additive Field
In the tobacco industry, methyl phenylacetate can be used as a tobacco flavor additive to improve the taste of cigarettes. By adding it to the tobacco flavoring or filter processing stage, its sweet aroma can neutralize the spiciness and bitterness of tobacco, making the smoke softer and smoother, while improving the olfactory quality of cigarettes. It is often used in the flavor blending of mixed and flue-cured cigarettes, and can enhance the mellowness of tobacco when compounded with other nitrogen-containing flavors (such as pyrazines).
Research and Analysis
Methyl phenylacetate is often used as a standard substance for gas chromatography and liquid chromatography analysis in laboratories to qualitatively and quantitatively detect ester components in samples; as a model compound in organic chemistry research, the reaction characteristics of its ester group can be used to teach and demonstrate basic organic reactions such as hydrolysis and aminolysis; in material science research, it can be used as a functional monomer for polymer modification to give polymer materials specific optical or thermal properties through copolymerization.
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Manufacturer of Methyl Phenylacetate
Zhishang Chemical is based in Shandong, serves the whole country, faces the world, and is determined to become an excellent supplier and service provider in the chemical industry.
As a top manufacturer of cosmetic raw materials, disinfectants, flavors and fragrances in China, we are committed to producing high-quality products and have won high praise from customers all over the world.
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As a professional Methyl Phenylacetate manufacturer, Zhi shang Chemical has served more than 6,000 customers around the world. Because of our high-quality products and professional services, we have won high praise from most of our customers.
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DO YOU ACCEPT SAMPLE ORDER?
We will make samples before mass production. After the samples are approved by the department and users, we will start mass production. During the production process, we will carry out 100% inspection, and then carry out random inspection before packaging.
WHAT’S YOUR MOQ?
Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we can also accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, if you need it, provided that the sample fee is 100% paid.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT?
Different quantity has different discount.
HOW TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE PRODUCT QUALITY MEETS OUR NEEDS BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER?
You can consult us to get free samples of some products, you only need to pay the freight or arrange express delivery to us and get the samples. You can send us the product specifications and requirements you need, and we will manufacture products according to your requirements.
DO YOU SUPPLY PRODUCT REPORT?
Yes. We’ll give you product analysis report before shipping.
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