1,1-dimethyl-3-phenylpropyl acetate

Independent reference data for 1,1-dimethyl-3-phenylpropyl acetate (CAS 103-07-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

2-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-butyl acetate; RefChem:475593; 103-07-1; 1,1-Dimethyl-3-phenylpropyl acetate; Dmpec acetate; Dimethylphenylethylcarbinyl acetate; Dimethyl phenethyl carbinyl acetate; 2-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-acetoxybutane; FEMA No. 2735; Dimethylphenethylcarbinyl acetate; (2-methyl-4-phenylbutan-2-yl) acetate; Phenylethyl dimethyl carbinyl acetate; 2-methyl-4-phenylbutan-2-yl acetate; 2-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanyl acetate; alpha,alpha-Dimethylbenzenepropyl acetate; 2-Butanol, 2-methyl-4-phenyl-, acetate

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	86.1% (235 / 273)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	86.1% (235 / 273)
Reported hazard statements	H317 (13.9%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 86.1% (235 of 273) of all reports.

H317 (13.9%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

What the public record says

Dimethyl phenethyl carbinyl acetate is identified by CAS 103-07-1, molecular formula C13H18O2 and molecular weight 206.13 g/mol. UNII 9YRG98MG30; InChIKey ZXFNOEJFYLQUSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 243.00 to 244.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 244 °C; Density: 0.986-0.990 (15 °C).

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.