2-PHENYLETHYL PROPIONATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

<25 °C

Boiling point:

245 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.007 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

6.853Pa at 25℃

refractive index 

n20/D 1.493(lit.)

FEMA 

2867 | PHENETHYL PROPIONATE

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Odor

at 100.00 %. floral red rose fruity honey balsam storax

Odor Type

floral

Water Solubility 

136mg/L at 25℃

JECFA Number

990

LogP

3.06

CAS DataBase Reference

122-70-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Phenylethyl propionate (122-70-3)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/38

Safety Statements 

26-36-24/25

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

AJ3255000

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29155090

Hazardous Substances Data

122-70-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 4000 mg/kg FCTXAV 12,807,74

MSDS

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2-PHENYLETHYL PROPIONATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Clear colorless liquid

Chemical Properties

Phenethyl propionate has a very sweet odor reminiscent of red rose with a fruity undertone. It has a honey-like, warm, sweet raspberry and strawberry-like flavor.

Occurrence

Reported found in peanut (Arachis hypogaea), guava fruit, guava peel, Camembert cheese, Gruyere de Comte cheese, other cheese, beer, rum, cider, roasted peanut and apple brandy.

Preparation

By esterification of phenyl alcohol with propionic acid.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Phenylethyl propanoate is a member of benzenes.

General Description

Phenethyl propionate can be used as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient. It is reported to be found in commercial wines.

Safety Profile

Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

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