Phenyl acetate

Independent reference data for Phenyl acetate (CAS 122-79-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a solvent, laboratory reagent, and in organic synthesis; [Hawley]Solvent, organic sythesis, laboratory reagent

Synonyms and trade names

PHENYL ACETATE; 122-79-2; Acetic acid, phenyl ester; Phenol acetate; Acetylphenol; Acetyl phenol; Acetoxybenzene; Acetic acid,phenyl ester; Fenylester kyseliny octove; (Acetyloxy)benzene; NSC-27795; 355G9R500Y; CHEBI:8082; DTXSID3051626; FEMA NO. 3958; RefChem:6122

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
GHS notification summary	27.6% (89 / 322)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	27.6% (89 / 322)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (65.8%), H412 (32.6%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 27.6% (89 of 322) of reports.

H302 (65.8%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

Phenyl acetate · CAS 122-79-2 · C8H8O2. UNII 355G9R500Y. Boiling Point: 196 °C; Boiling Point: 196.00 to 198.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 195-196 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

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