ALLYL PHENYLACETATE

CAS NO.：1797-74-6
Empirical Formula: C11H12O2
Molecular Weight: 176.21
MDL number: MFCD00048176
EINECS: 217-281-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-07-22 15:01:55

What is ALLYL PHENYLACETATE?

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

The Uses of ALLYL PHENYLACETATE

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.

Preparation

By direct esterification in benzene solution

Definition

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

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

Properties of ALLYL PHENYLACETATE

Boiling point:	239-240 °C(lit.)
Density	1.037 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.508(lit.)
FEMA	2039 \| ALLYL PHENYLACETATE
Flash point:	>230 °F
form	clear liquid
color	A colourless slightly viscous liquid.
Odor	at 100.00 %. honey fruity rum
JECFA Number	17
CAS DataBase Reference	1797-74-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzeneacetic acid, 2-propenyl ester (1797-74-6)

Safety information for ALLYL PHENYLACETATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.