W245208

Ethyl phenylacetate

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Benzene acetic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-phenylacetate, Ethyl alpha-toluate, Phenylacetic acid ethylester
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂COOC₂H₅
• CAS Number: 101-97-3
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• FEMA Number: 2452
• Beilstein: 509140
• EC Number: 202-993-8
• Council of Europe no.: 2156
• MDL number: MFCD00009178
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901098
• Flavis number: 9.784
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.497 (lit.)
• bp: 229 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.03 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: cocoa; honey; balsamic; floral; rose; sweet
• SMILES string: CCOC(=O)Cc1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C10H12O2/c1-2-12-10(11)8-9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7H,2,8H2,1H3
• InChI key: DULCUDSUACXJJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Ethyl phenylacetate is one of the major aroma components of Ligustrum japonicum. It has been reported to be one of the key compounds responsible for the sweet-like off-flavor in Aglianico del Vulture wine.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1%

Taste at 5 to 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Apple, grapefruit, guava fruit, melon, papaya, pineapple, beer, rum, cider and grape brandy.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 210.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 98.9 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves