p-Tolyl phenylacetate

CAS NO.：101-94-0
Empirical Formula: C15H14O2
Molecular Weight: 226.27
MDL number: MFCD00025983
EINECS: 202-990-1
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Update Date: 2026-04-03 14:17:14

What is p-Tolyl phenylacetate?

Chemical properties

p-Cresyl Phenylacetate is prepared by esterification of p-cresol with phenylacetic acid. It forms crystals (mp 75–76°C)with a narcissus odor and a honey note. It is used in blossom compositions with a slight animalic note.

Chemical properties

p-Tolyl phenylacetate has a faint but tenacious lily, hyacinth, narcissus odor with a sweet, honey-like flavor.

Occurrence

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.

The Uses of p-Tolyl phenylacetate

p-Tolyl phenylacetate are used as the ingredients of jasmine, narcissus, hyacinth, lily, and jonquille perfume compositions; fixative;fragrance ingredient in soaps and household products.

Preparation

From p-cresol and phenylacetic acid by esterification, or by heating phenylacetyl chloride with freshly distilled p-cresol.

Definition

ChEBI: P-Tolyl phenylacetate is a benzoate ester and a member of phenols.

Properties of p-Tolyl phenylacetate

Melting point:	74-76 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	148 °C / 1.5mmHg
Density	1.108±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
FEMA	3077 \| P-TOLYL PHENYLACETATE
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	powder to crystal
color	White to Almost white
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. animal rose honey narcissus lily hyacinth
JECFA Number	705
Merck	14,2585
CAS DataBase Reference	101-94-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzeneacetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester(101-94-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzeneacetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester (101-94-0)