Phenylmethyl benzeneacetate is a carboxylic ester.
Definition
Phenylmethyl benzeneacetate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
Source: PubChem
US FDA substance register · UNII A7LDA0CIWF · registered name BENZYL PHENYLACETATE · single chemical substance
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 102-16-9
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 203-008-4
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID6024597
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID904597
- IUPAC
- Benzyl phenylacetate
- Molecular formula
- C15H14O2
- Molecular weight
- 226.275 g/mol
Measured properties
- Appearance
- Benzyl phenylacetate is a clear colorless liquid with a honey-like odor. (NTP, 1992) · colourless liquid with a sweet, honey-floral odour
- Boiling point
- 318.00 to 320.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg · 320 °C
- Solubility
- less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) · insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, oils
- Density
- 1.1 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water, will sink · 1.094-1.100
- Colour
- colourless
- Initial boiling point and range
- 106~109 ℃ (0.07mmHg)
- Relative density
- 1.101
- Molecular weight
- 226.27
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Fragrance3
- Flavouring and nutrient2
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
1 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 3 studies
- Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation · Screening · according to other guideline: As mentioned below - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vitro / ex vivo · Screening · other guideline: OECD Guideline 492 (Reconstructed Human Cornea-like Epithelium (RhCE) Test Method for Identifying Chemicals Not Requiring Classification and Labelling for Eye Irritation or Serious Eye Damage) according to - Corrosive or Irritation Persists for > 21 days
eye irritation: in vitro / ex vivo · Screening · other guideline: OECD Guideline 492 (Reconstructed Human Cornea-like Epithelium (RhCE) Test Method for Identifying Chemicals Not Requiring Classification and Labelling for Eye Irritation or Serious Eye Damage) according to
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
Linked databases 14
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- ChEBI
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- NIST Chemistry WebBook
- PubChem 2
- Tlooto literature search
- UniChem cross-reference IDs
- US EPA CompTox dashboard 2
- US EPA DSSTox chemical database
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS)
- US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
- Wikidata