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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl phenylacetate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Benzene acetic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-phenylacetate, Ethyl alpha-toluate, Phenylacetic acid ethylester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2COOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.20
FEMA Number:
2452
Beilstein:
509140
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
2156
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.784
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.497 (lit.)

bp

229 °C (lit.)

density

1.03 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

cocoa; honey; balsamic; floral; rose; sweet

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)Cc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C10H12O2/c1-2-12-10(11)8-9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7H,2,8H2,1H3

InChI key

DULCUDSUACXJJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl phenylacetate is one of the major aroma components of Ligustrum japonicum. It has been reported to be one of the key compounds responsible for the sweet-like off-flavor in Aglianico del Vulture wine.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1%
Taste at 5 to 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Apple, grapefruit, guava fruit, melon, papaya, pineapple, beer, rum, cider and grape brandy.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

210.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

98.9 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Identification of floral volatiles from Ligustrum japonicum that stimulate flower-visiting by cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae
Honda K, et al.
Journal of Chemical Ecology, 24(12), 2167-2180 (1980)
Lara Tat et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 55(13), 5205-5212 (2007-05-29)
Interest in high-quality and peculiar products is a recent trend in the enological field; for this reason, production of wines from autochthonous vine varieties is requested by consumers. Aglianico wine from the Italian region "Basilicata" is an example of a
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 25, 72-72 (2000)
Guillaume Antalick et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 63(18), 4664-4672 (2015-04-24)
The relationship between grape composition and subsequent red wine ester profile was examined. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, from the same Australian very warm climate vineyard, were harvested at two different stages of maturity and triplicate wines were vinified. Grape analyses
Amélie Slegers et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 20(6), 10980-11016 (2015-06-18)
Developed from crosses between Vitis vinifera and North American Vitis species, interspecific hybrid grape varieties are becoming economically significant in northern areas, where they are now extensively grown for wine production. However, the varietal differences between interspecific hybrids are not

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