Allyl Phenoxyacetate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 7493-74-5
A sweet note with a honey and pineapple character and a soft chamomile facet. Natural and fresh, it adds a fruity cocoa depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Honey |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 304 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 7493-74-5 |
| INCI Name | Allyl phenoxyacetate; 2-propenyl phenoxyacetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H12O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 192.21 |
| IUPAC Name | prop-2-enyl 2-phenoxyacetate |
| InChIKey | VUFZVGQUAVDKMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
acetate P.A., acetate PA, acetic acid, 2-phenoxy-, 2-propen-1-yl ester, acetic acid, phenoxy-, 2-propenyl ester, acetic acid, phenoxy-, allyl ester, allyl 2-phenoxyacetate, allyl phenoxy acetate, allylphenoxyacetate, phenoxy allyl acetate, phenoxyacetic acid 2-propenyl ester, phenoxyacetic acid allyl ester, prop-2-en-1-yl phenoxyacetate, prop-2-enyl 2-(phenoxy)acetate, prop-2-enyl 2-phenoxyacetate, 2-propenyl phenoxyacetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 265.5 °C |
| Density | 1.10000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.005000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.607 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 585 mg/L @ 20 C (exp); detergent |
| Appearance | pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.054 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.016 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.31 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.30 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.076 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.076 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.076 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.025 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.039 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.39 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.39 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.025 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.59 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.27 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 2.1 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.025 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.025 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 59 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction / Specification |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
| Specification | According to the IFRA Specification Standard of Allyl esters, Allyl esters should only be used when the level of free Allylalcohol in the ester is less than 0.1%. This recommendation is based on the delayed irritant potential of Allylalcohol. Please also refer to the IFRA Specification Standard Allyl esters. |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.