Description

m-Cresyl Acetate is a versatile aromatic ester valued for its role as a key chemical intermediate and fragrance component. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to impart specific, desirable olfactory notes and to serve as a building block in organic synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for their formulations.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Used as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent, contributing sweet, floral, and sometimes phenolic notes to perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a protected intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Solvent and Plasticizer: Serves as a specialty solvent for resins and cellulose esters, and can function as a plasticizer in certain polymer applications.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Utilized in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides as an intermediate or formulation additive.
• Research & Development: Employed in laboratory settings for organic chemistry research and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	m-Cresyl Acetate
CAS No.	122-46-3
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylphenyl acetate; m-Tolyl acetate; 3-Cresyl acetate; Acetic acid, m-tolyl ester; 1-Acetoxy-3-methylbenzene; 3-(Acetyloxy)toluene; m-Cresol acetate; meta-Cresyl Acetate
EINECS	204-548-1

Quality Control

Our m-Cresyl Acetate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for industrial and specialty use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.040 - 1.060
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.