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Fragrance material review on 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate
D McGinty1, C S Letizia, A M Api
1Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc., 50 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677, USA. dmcginty@RIFM.org
This review summarizes toxicologic and dermatologic data for 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate, a fragrance ingredient. The safety assessment indicates its safe use within the Aryl Alkyl Alcohol Simple Acid Esters (AAASAE) group.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Dermatology
- Fragrance Chemistry
Background:
- 1,1-Dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate belongs to the Aryl Alkyl Alcohol Simple Acid Esters (AAASAE) fragrance group.
- AAASAE compounds are synthesized via esterification of Aryl Alkyl Alcohol with simple carboxylic acids.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive toxicologic and dermatologic review of 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate.
- To summarize available safety data for this specific fragrance ingredient.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation and summarization of existing toxicology and dermatology research papers.
- Inclusion of data on physical properties, acute toxicity, skin and eye irritation, sensitization, elicitation, and toxicokinetics.
Main Results:
- Compiled data covers essential safety parameters for 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate.
- Findings contribute to the overall safety assessment of the AAASAE fragrance group.
Conclusions:
- The review provides a detailed summary of safety data for 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate.
- This information supports the broader safety assessment of AAASAE fragrance ingredients, as detailed in Belsito et al. (2012).
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