Phenethyl butyrate

CAS NO.：103-52-6
Empirical Formula: C12H16O2
Molecular Weight: 192.25
MDL number: MFCD00048718
EINECS: 203-119-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-04 20:11:12

What is Phenethyl butyrate?

Chemical properties

Phenethyl butyrate has a rose-like fragrance and a sweet taste, suggestive of honey. It is not as stable as the isobutyrate. This compound is also reported as having a strawberry, grape, sweet, floral aroma.

Occurrence

Reported found in passion fruit, grapes, strawberry, peppermint oil, mint, beer, cognac, rum, sherry, white wine, yellow passion fruit juice, apple brandy, mountain papaya, lamb’s lettuce, Scotch spearmint oil, Camembert cheese, blue cheese, cider, wine and mango.

Definition

ChEBI: The butanoate ester of 2-phenylethanol.

Preparation

By esterification of phenylethyl alcohol with n-butyric acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: fruity, floral, green, with a tropical winy nuance.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Properties of Phenethyl butyrate

Boiling point:	260 °C (lit.)
Density	0.994 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	11.45Pa at 25℃
FEMA	2861 \| PHENETHYL BUTYRATE
refractive index	n20/D 1.49(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
Specific Gravity	0.994
Odor	at 100.00 %. musty sweet floral yeast strawberry
Water Solubility	1.159g/L at 30℃
JECFA Number	991
CAS DataBase Reference	103-52-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Phenylethyl butyrate(103-52-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	Butanoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester (103-52-6)

Safety information for Phenethyl butyrate

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