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1-Phenylethyl propionate

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1-Phenylethyl propionate Basic information

Product Name:
1-Phenylethyl propionate
Synonyms:
  • alpha-methylbenzylpropanoate
  • Benzenemethanol,.alpha.-methyl-,propanoate
  • phenylmethylcarbinylpropionate
  • propionicacid,alpha-methylbenzylester
  • propionicacid1-phenyl-ethylester
  • styrolylpropionate
  • ALPHA-METHYLBENZYL PROPIONATE 98+%
  • 1-phenylethyl
CAS:
120-45-6
MF:
C11H14O2
MW:
178.23
EINECS:
204-397-3
Mol File:
120-45-6.mol
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1-Phenylethyl propionate Chemical Properties

Melting point:
-60°C
Boiling point:
91-92 °C5 mm Hg
Density 
1.007 g/mL at 25 °C
refractive index 
n20/D 1.4905
FEMA 
2689 | ALPHA-METHYLBENZYL PROPIONATE
Flash point:
202 °F
storage temp. 
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Odor
at 100.00 %. fresh sweet floral rose gardenia green weedy
Odor Type
floral
Water Solubility 
0.04 g/L (20 ºC)
JECFA Number
802
LogP
2.81
CAS DataBase Reference
120-45-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System
Benzenemethanol, .alpha.-methyl-, propanoate (120-45-6)
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Safety Information

Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
24/25
WGK Germany 
1
RTECS 
DP0620000
HS Code 
29159000

MSDS

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1-Phenylethyl propionate Usage And Synthesis

Description

α-Methylbenzyl propionate has a floral, sweet, green odor typical of gardenia and jasmine. May be prepared by direct esterification of methylphenylcarbinol with propionic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Chemical Properties

α-Methylbenzyl propionate has a floral, sweet, green odor typical of gardenia and jasmine.

Chemical Properties

clear colorless liquid

Occurrence

Reported found in mint, beer, passionfruit.

Uses

1-Phenylethyl propionate works well in both rose and lily-of-the-valley floral formulations. It is also suitable for jasmine, ylang-ylang, magnolia, carnation, lavender and oriental and woody. It is a modifier and enhancer of floral fragrances. It can also be used in tobacco flavoring and food flavors such as honey, strawberry, raspberry, apricot, peach and other fruity flavors.

Definition

ChEBI: 1-Phenylethyl propanoate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.

Preparation

By direct esterification of methylphenylcarbinol with propionic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: citrus and green with tropical fruity nuances.

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