Ethyl methylphenylglycidate
Synonyms
2-Oxiranecarboxylic acid, 3-methyl-3-phenyl-, ethyl ester;
3-Methyl-3-phenylglycidic acid, ethyl ester;
Ethyl 2,3-epoxy-3-phenylbutyrate;
FEMA No. 2444;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 77-83-8
EINECS: 201-061-8
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C12H14O3
Molecular Weight: 206.24
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Odor strong fruity, strawberry-like aroma.
Solubility slightly soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.
Stability stable. Under strong acid or strong alkali condition, easily hydrolyzed.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
rat oral LD50 |
5470mg/kg[1] |
|
guinea pig oral LD50 |
4050mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, dispersing, masking abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 1886.137 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Aldehyde C-16 (Strawberry aldehyde)
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as perfume.
2, Food
Use as food additive (perfume).
3, Personal care products
Perfume, viscosity controlling agent in personal care products.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 77-83-8, Ethyl methylphenylglycidate
Update: 20141030(1); 20200601(2);