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Sigma-Aldrich

Phenethyl propionate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Phenylethanol propanoate

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Linear Formula:
C2H5CO2CH2CH2C6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
178.23
FEMA Number:
2867
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
418
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.137
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.493 (lit.)

bp

245 °C (lit.)

density

1.007 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

floral; rose; sweet

SMILES string

CCC(=O)OCCc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C11H14O2/c1-2-11(12)13-9-8-10-6-4-3-5-7-10/h3-7H,2,8-9H2,1H3

InChI key

HVGZQCSMLUDISR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

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

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Fragrance material review on phenethyl propionate.
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Populations inhabiting habitats with different environmental conditions, such as climate, resource availability, predation, competition, can undergo selection for traits that are adaptive in one habitat and not the other, leading to divergence between populations. Changes in the olfactory systems of
Purity, antimicrobial activities and olfactory evaluations of 2-phenylethanol and some derivatives.
Jirovetz L, et al.
J. Essent. Oil Res., 20(1), 82-85 (2008)
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The ongoing and widespread emergence of resistance to the existing anti-nematodal pharmacopeia has made it imperative to develop new anthelminthic agents. Historically, plants have been important sources of therapeutic compounds and offer an alternative to synthetic drugs. Monoterpenoids are phytochemicals
Vapor pressures and vaporization enthalpies of a series of esters used in flavors by correlation gas chromatography.
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