Product Name: |
Natural Phenethyl acetate |
Synonyms: |
ACETIC ACID PHENETHYL ESTER;ACETIC ACID 2-PHENYLETHYL ESTER;2-PHENYLETHYL ACETATE;FEMA 2857;BETA PHENYL ETHYL ACETATE;BETA-PHENETHYL ACETATE;B-PHENYLETHYL ACETATE;PHENETHYL ACETATE |
CAS: |
103-45-7 |
MF: |
C10H12O2 |
MW: |
164.2 |
EINECS: |
203-113-5 |
Product Categories: |
Miscellaneous;Building Blocks;C10 to C11;Carbonyl Compounds;Chemical Synthesis;Esters;Organic Building Blocks;Used in cosmetic and soap essences. |
Mol File: |
103-45-7.mol |
|
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) |
refractive index |
n20/D 1.498(lit.) |
FEMA |
2857 | PHENETHYL ACETATE |
Fp |
215 °F |
storage temp. |
Store below +30°C. |
form |
neat |
Water Solubility |
NEGLIGIBLE |
JECFA Number |
989 |
BRN |
638179 |
InChIKey |
MDHYEMXUFSJLGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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) |
Hazard Codes |
Xi |
Risk Statements |
36/37/38 |
Safety Statements |
24/25-36-26 |
WGK Germany |
1 |
RTECS |
AJ2220000 |
TSCA |
Yes |
HS Code |
29153990 |
Chemical Properties |
CLEAR COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID |
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. |
Preparation |
By acetylation of phenylethyl alcohol. |
Definition |
ChEBI: The acetate ester of 2-phenylethanol. |
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. |
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 |