Phenyl acetate
Agent Name
Phenyl acetate
CAS Number
122-79-2
Formula
C8-H8-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Acetic acid, phenyl ester; Acetyl phenol; Acetylphenol; Fenylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; Phenol acetate; Phenylacetate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Colorless highly refractive liquid with a phenolic odor; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, laboratory reagent, and in organic synthesis; [Hawley]
Comments
A mild skin and eye irritant; [ICSC] Safe when used as a flavoring agent; [JECFA] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "ORGANIC SOLVENTS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: