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Creation Date2016-05-19 02:16:47 UTC
Update Date2016-11-09 01:09:47 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM006699
Identification
Common NameMETHYL PHENYLACETATE
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionMethyl phenylacetate is found in cocoa and cocoa products. Methyl phenylacetate is a flavouring ingredient. Odoriferous constituent of many plants. Methyl phenylacetate is present in cocoa, coffee and strawberry Methyl phenylacetate is an organic compound that is the ester formed from methanol and phenylacetic acid. It is a clear colorless liquid that is only slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in most organic solvents
Contaminant Sources
  • EAFUS Chemicals
  • FooDB Chemicals
  • STOFF IDENT Compounds
  • ToxCast & Tox21 Chemicals
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
Methyl phenylacetic acidGenerator
FEMA 2733HMDB
MephaneineHMDB
Methyl alpha-toluateHMDB
Methyl ester OF phenylacetic acidHMDB
Methyl 2-phenylacetic acidGenerator
Methyl phenylacetateMeSH
Chemical FormulaC9H10O2
Average Molecular Mass150.175 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass150.068 g/mol
CAS Registry Number101-41-7
IUPAC Namemethyl 2-phenylacetate
Traditional Namemethyl phenylacetate
SMILESCOC(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-11-9(10)7-8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-6H,7H2,1H3
InChI KeyCRZQGDNQQAALAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzene and substituted derivatives. These are aromatic compounds containing one monocyclic ring system consisting of benzene.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
Sub ClassNot Available
Direct ParentBenzene and substituted derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • Methyl ester
  • Carboxylic acid ester
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.6 g/LALOGPS
logP2.03ALOGPS
logP1.76ChemAxon
logS-2.4ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)-7.1ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area26.3 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count3ChemAxon
Refractivity42.13 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability16 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9200000000-389b3d6431858f4110c9Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9200000000-eeeabb5445489ab0953bSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9100000000-18e224838518b1ddae9fSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9100000000-1edd67a79f223f827641Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9200000000-389b3d6431858f4110c9Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9200000000-eeeabb5445489ab0953bSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9100000000-18e224838518b1ddae9fSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9100000000-1edd67a79f223f827641Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0006-9200000000-87bae92e5b97546941aaSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0gb9-0900000000-f25a76df13db20a2b410Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0gbc-3900000000-511b0f2135ac341e4b05Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0006-9300000000-137ed2396b7316ce0579Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-f12b2444ec831bdb6ca9Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-00kb-0900000000-714e146d401300f08a2cSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-014i-4900000000-d72c1c0fc3949b615eb9Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0007-9800000000-5ae7754141b3f8f634c0Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-00kf-9500000000-09614850d98f667a51b7Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0006-9000000000-ee5158f79753ba716d14Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0006-9600000000-ab903e003c3368a3914eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-d017d7725bdee26883d1Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-5190dde93ea85ed050ffSpectrum
MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-0006-9200000000-52232f96c18eca1b2394Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB0032617
FooDB IDFDB010559
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDC00051576
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkMethyl phenylacetate
Chemspider ID7278
ChEBI IDNot Available
PubChem Compound ID7559
Kegg Compound IDNot Available
YMDB IDYMDB16046
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
1. Yannai, Shmuel. (2004) Dictionary of food compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, flavors, and ingredients. Boca Raton: Chapman & Hall/CRC.