p-Tolyl acetate
Agent Name
p-Tolyl acetate
CAS Number
140-39-6
Formula
C9-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Acetoxytoluene; 4-Methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; 4-Methylphenyl acetate; 4-Tolyl acetate; Acetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester; Acetic acid, p-tolyl ester; Cresylic acetate, p-; Narceol; p-Acetoxytoluene; p-Cresol acetate; p-Cresyl acetate; p-Methylphenyl acetate; p-Tolyl ethanoate; Paracresyl acetate; [ChemIDplus] Acetyl p-cresol; p-Cresylic acetate; [JECFA]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.164 mm Hg
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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