| Name | 2-phenylethyl propionate |
| Synonyms | FEMA 3867 FEMA 2867 phenethyl propionate PHENETHYL PROPIONATE PHENYLETHYL-PROPIONATE 2-Phenethyl propionate PHENYL ETHYL PROPIONATE 2-phenylethyl propionate B-PHENYLETHYL PROPIONATE 2-phenylethyl propanoate 2-PHENYLETHYL PROPIONATE BETA PHENYL ETHYL PROPIONATE |
| CAS | 122-70-3 |
| EINECS | 204-567-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C11H14O2/c1-2-11(12)13-9-8-10-6-4-3-5-7-10/h3-7H,2,8-9H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H14O2 |
| Molar Mass | 178.23 |
| Density | 1.007g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 245°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| JECFA Number | 990 |
| Water Solubility | 136mg/L at 25℃ |
| Vapor Presure | 6.853Pa at 25℃ |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.493(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to slightly yellow, nearly oily liquid, with sweet red rose-like aroma, with fruit bottom aroma, like thick sweet honey and strawberry flavor. Boiling point 245 °c, flash point> 100 °c. The relative density (d2525) was 1.010~1.014, and the refractive index (nD20) was 1.493~1.496. Insoluble in water, soluble in propylene glycol and dilute ethanol (1:4,70%). Natural products are found in peanut kernels and the like. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | AJ3255000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29155090 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 4000 mg/kg FCTXAV 12,807,74 |
| FEMA | 2867 | PHENETHYL PROPIONATE |
| LogP | 3.06 |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| toxicity | can be used safely in foods (FDA,§ 172.515,2000). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Soft drink 3.6; Cold drink 11.0; Candy 12.0; Baked goods 16.0. |
| Use | GB 2760-1996 specifies the permitted use of food flavors. |
| production method | is a direct esterification of phenethyl alcohol and propionic acid in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid. |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |