| Name | phenethyl formate |
| Synonyms | Phenethylformiat phenethyl formate PHENETHYL FORMATE Formic acid phenethyl 2-phenylethyl methanoate ALPHA-METHYLBENZYLFORMATE Natural Phenethyl formate PHENYLETHYL FORMATE, NATURAL |
| CAS | 104-62-1 |
| EINECS | 203-220-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H10O2/c10-8-11-7-6-9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-5,8H,6-7H2 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H10O2 |
| Molar Mass | 150.17 |
| Density | 1.058g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 226°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 196°F |
| JECFA Number | 988 |
| Vapor Presure | 0.0505mmHg at 25°C |
| Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.5075(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00021046 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid, rose aroma, similar to hyacinth and chrysanthemum aroma, slightly unripe plum like sweet taste. Boiling point 226 ℃, flash point 91 ℃. Relative density (d415)1.066~1.070. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in most commonly used organic solvents. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact |
| Safety Description | 36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | LQ9400000 |
| Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported to be 3.22 ml/kg (2.82-3.67 ml/kg) (Levenstein, 1973a).The acute dermal LD50 value was reported as > 5 ml/kg in the rabbit (Levenstein, 1973b). |
| toxicity | can be safely used in food (FDA, 172.515,2000). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): beverage 1.3; Cold drink 11; Candy 13; Baked products 15. |
| chemical properties | colorless liquid with rose aroma, similar to hyacinth and chrysanthemum aroma, slightly unripe plum like sweet taste. Boiling point 226 ℃, flash point 91 ℃. Relative density (d415)1.066~1.070. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in most commonly used organic solvents. |
| production method | is obtained by direct esterification of phenylethanol and formic acid. |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |