4-Methylbenzyl acetate

CAS NO.：2216-45-7
Empirical Formula: C10H12O2
Molecular Weight: 164.2
MDL number: MFCD00017234
EINECS: 218-689-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-27 23:14:34

What is 4-Methylbenzyl acetate?

The Uses of 4-Methylbenzyl acetate

4-Methylbenzyl acetate blends excellently with Jasmin materials, Hyacinth, New Mown Hay, Gardenia, etc. and gives very good results with the Pyranylether and -ester specialities (Jasmal, Tepylacetate, etc.). It is a common fragrance chemical for everyday use. It gives very sweet and pleasant fruity effects in Banana, Cherry, Butter, Caramel, Honey, Nut and Spice flavours, fruit complexes (tutti-frutti for chewing gum, etc.). It is used at concentrations from 1 to 10 ppm in most finished products, except in chewing gum where it may be as high as 200 ppm.
The commercial product 4-Methylbenzyl acetate consisting of mixed isomers, ortho-, meta- and para-Tolylacetate, is classified as a synthetic flavouring substance and approved for food flavour used by the American F.D.A.

Production Methods

4-Methylbenzyl acetate is produced from para-Tolylalcohol by Acetylation.

Definition

ChEBI: 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol acetate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.

Properties of 4-Methylbenzyl acetate

Melting point:	40 °C
Boiling point:	100°C 10mm
Density	1,03 g/cm³
FEMA	3702 \| METHYLBENZYL ACETATE (MIXED O,M,P)
refractive index	1.501
Flash point:	100°C/10mm
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
form	Colourless liquid.
Specific Gravity	1.0301.03
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet floral fruity green privet hyacinth hawthorn cilantro herbal
JECFA Number	863
BRN	2046163
CAS DataBase Reference	2216-45-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	P-methyl benzyl acetate(2216-45-7)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzenemethanol, 4-methyl-, acetate (2216-45-7)

Safety information for 4-Methylbenzyl acetate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.