ALLYL PHENYLACETATE Property

Boiling point:

239-240 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.037 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

FEMA 

2039 | ALLYL PHENYLACETATE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.508(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

form 

clear liquid

color 

A colourless slightly viscous liquid.

Odor

at 100.00 %. honey fruity rum

Odor Type

honey

JECFA Number

17

LogP

2.81

CAS DataBase Reference

1797-74-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzeneacetic acid, 2-propenyl ester (1797-74-6)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

20/21/22-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

AJ2450000

HS Code 

29163990

Toxicity

The acute oral LD₅₀ value in rats was reported as 0.65 g/kg and the acute dermal LD₅₀ value in rabbits as >0.31 g/kg

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H332Harmful if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

ALLYL PHENYLACETATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

A colorless liquid with sweet honey-like, but faint odor and sweet fruity undertones. B.P. approx. 230° C. Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils.

Occurrence

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature

Uses

Allyl Phenylacetate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless to light yellow liquid with a fruity odor of banana and honey. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in flavors for honey and has application in candy and baked goods at 10–15 ppm. Allyl Phenylacetate is used in flavor compositions as a modifier with other Phenylacetates in imitation Pineapple, Honey and various fruit or Rum flavors. Concentration up to 40 ppm in baked goods (finished prod.). Its honey-like aroma is also utilized in tobacco flavoring.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Propenyl phenylacetate is a member of benzenes.

Preparation

By direct esterification in benzene solution

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthesis, p. 112, 1991 DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-26391

Safety Profile

Moderatelv toxic by ingestion. A human sktn irritan;. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS and ALLYL COMPOUNDS.

Metabolism

In the rat, allyl acetate and allyl alcohol are metabolized to 3-hydroxypropylmercapturic acid, which is excreted in the urine