17369-57-2

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-METHYLBENZYL ACETATE
• Synonyms: Benzenemethanol, 3-methyl-, acetate;3-METHYLBENZYL ACETATE 96%;Acetic acid (3-methylphenyl)methyl ester;Acetic acid 3-methylbenzyl ester;Acetic acid m-methylbenzyl ester;Ai3-21554;Einecs 241-401-2;Fema no. 3702
• CAS NO: 17369-57-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 164.2
• EINECS: 241-401-2
• Mol File: 17369-57-2.mol
• Article Data: 21

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 223.9°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 97.6°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.035g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0939mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.505
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-METHYLBENZYL ACETATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-METHYLBENZYL ACETATE(17369-57-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-METHYLBENZYL ACETATE(17369-57-2)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Hazardous Substances Data: 17369-57-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

3-Methylbenzyl acetate, also known as 3-methylphenyl acetate, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H10O2. It is a clear colorless liquid with a sweet, fruity, and floral odor, resembling that of jasmine and apple. This chemical is commonly used in the fragrance and flavor industry as a scent ingredient due to its pleasant aroma. In addition, it is also used as a solvent in various industrial applications. 3-Methylbenzyl acetate is considered to be relatively safe for use in cosmetics and other consumer products when used in small quantities. However, it is important to handle it with care as it may cause skin and eye irritation in high concentrations.

InChI:InChI=1/C10H12O2/c1-8-4-3-5-10(6-8)7-12-9(2)11/h3-6H,7H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 621-36-3 m-methylphenylacetic acid 
• 108-24-7 acetic anhydride 
• 104-93-8 p-methylanizole 
• 64-19-7 acetic acid 
• 38226-17-4 <(3-methylphenyl)methyl>trimethylsilane 
• 587-03-1 3-methylbenzyl alcohol 
• 75-36-5 acetyl chloride 
• 108-38-3 m-xylene 
• 108-05-4 vinyl acetate 
• 4393-06-0 1-Phenyl-2-propen-1-ol 
• 64-17-5 ethanol 
• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 620-19-9 1-chloromethyl-3-methyl-benzene 
• 127-09-3 sodium acetate 

Downstream Products

• 620-14-4 1-Methyl-3-ethylbenzene 
• 7116-51-0 α-methoxy-m-xylene 
• 4662-96-8 1,2-di-m-tolylethane 
• 108-38-3 m-xylene 
• 368454-34-6 bis(trimethylsilyl) 3-(acetoxymethyl)benzylphosphonate 
• 204716-94-9 3-(bromomethyl)benzyl acetate 
• 587-03-1 3-methylbenzyl alcohol 

Relevant articles and documents

Bu 4 NI-Catalyzed C-C Bond Cleavage and Oxidative Esteri??cation of Allyl Alcohols with Toluene Derivatives

A novel oxidative esterification of 1-arylprop-2-en-1-ols with toluene derivatives catalyzed by tetrabutylammonium iodide (TBAI) is reported. The optimization of the reaction conditions illustrates that each of experiment parameters including the catalyst, solvent, and oxidant is significant for present oxidative functionalization. This metal-free protocol has a broad substrate scope including the halogen groups for further functionalization and enriches the reactivity profile of allyl alcohol and toluene derivatives. In addition, this protocol represents a new transformation of allyl alcohol involving C-C bond cleavage and C-O bond forming.

Supported palladium nanoparticles as switchable catalyst for aldehyde conjugate/s and acetate ester syntheses from alcohols

Polymer-supported Pd(0) (Pd@PS) nanoparticles (NPs) were explored as a switchable catalyst for oxidative aldehyde conjugate/s (AC/s) and acetate esters (AEs) syntheses from alcohols. Using the same substrates, the catalyst in the presence of oxygen and K2CO3 participated in AC/s synthesis, and in the presence of traces of air and NaOtBu, unusual AEs products were obtained.

Polystyrene trimethyl ammonium chloride impregnated Rh(0) (Rh@PMe3NCl) as a catalyst and methylating agent for esterification of alcohols through selective oxidation of methanol

Rhodium(0) nanoparticle (NP)-impregnated polystyrene trimethyl ammonium chloride (PMe3NCl) resin (Rh@PMe3NCl) under basic conditions acts as a cross-dehydrogenative coupling-methylating (CDCM) agent for the selective oxidation of methanol and its in situ reaction with benzyl/alkyl alcohols allowing methyl group transfer for acetate ester synthesis in a tandem approach. The redox property of methanol which restricts the oxidation of benzyl/alkyl alcohols for product formation is critically investigated.