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Phenethyl acetate

Synonym(s):2-Phenethyl acetate;2-Phenylethyl acetate

  • CAS NO.:103-45-7
  • Empirical Formula: C10H12O2
  • Molecular Weight: 164.2
  • MDL number: MFCD00008720
  • EINECS: 203-113-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-08-21 22:41:43
Phenethyl acetate Structural

What is Phenethyl acetate?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID

Chemical properties

Phenethyl acetate occurs in a number of essential oils and is a volatile aroma component of many fruits and alcoholic beverages. Phenylethyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a fine rose scent and a secondary, sweet, honey note. It is used in perfumery as a modifier of phenylethyl alcohol, for example, in rose and lilac compositions. In addition, it is used in a large number of aromas, in keeping with its natural occurrence.

Chemical properties

Phenethyl acetate has a floral odor reminiscent of rose with a honey-like undertone and a sweet, fruit-like taste reminiscent of raspberry.

Occurrence

Reported found in apple, banana, currants, guava, grapes, pineapple, tomato, strawberry, melon, cinnamon, cassia leaf, clove bud, peppermint oil, vinegar, breads, cheeses, butter, beer, cognac, whiskies, cider, sherry, grape vines, tea, Arctic bramble, olive, passion fruit, plum, mushroom, starfruit, Bantu beer, mango, fermented radish, litchi, wort, Bourbon vanilla, brandy, naranjilla fruit, lamb’s lettuce and eucalyptus oil.

The Uses of Phenethyl acetate

2-Phenethyl acetate is a highly valued natural volatile ester with a rose-like odour and is widely used to add scent or flavour to cosmetics, soaps, foods and drinks.

The Uses of Phenethyl acetate

Phenylethyl acetate mantains the typical rose notes of Phenylethanol with a more intense honey profile which is perfect for fruit and alcoholic drink applications. It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and also it holds application in gas chromatography and liquid chromatography.

Definition

ChEBI: The acetate ester of 2-phenylethanol.

Preparation

By acetylation of phenylethyl alcohol.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 3 to 5 ppm

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: fruity, sweet, honey, floral, tropical, rosy with a slight yeasty, honey note with a cocoa and balsamic nuance.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 96, p. 8113, 1974 DOI: 10.1021/ja00833a047
Tetrahedron Letters, 31, p. 2273, 1990 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4039(90)80204-Y

General Description

Phenethyl acetate is a volatile flavor compound reported to be found in Malaysian cocoa beans, cheddar cheese, wine, brandy, and other grape-derived alcoholic beverages.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 50 ppm

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mddly toxic by skin contact. A skin irritant. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, and dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS

Properties of Phenethyl acetate

Melting point: -31 °C
Boiling point: 238-239 °C (lit.)
Density  1.032 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  5.67 (vs air)
vapor pressure  8.7Pa at 20℃
FEMA  2857 | PHENETHYL ACETATE
refractive index  n20/D 1.498(lit.)
Flash point: 215 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form  neat
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor at 100.00 %. floral rose sweet honey fruity tropical
Water Solubility  NEGLIGIBLE
JECFA Number 989
BRN  638179
Dielectric constant 4.5(14℃)
CAS DataBase Reference 103-45-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Acetic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester(103-45-7)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Phenylethyl acetate (103-45-7)

Safety information for Phenethyl acetate

Computed Descriptors for Phenethyl acetate

InChIKey MDHYEMXUFSJLGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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