W285706

Phenethyl acetate

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-Phenethyl acetate, 2-Phenylethyl acetate
• Linear Formula: CH₃COOCH₂CH₂C₆H₅
• CAS Number: 103-45-7
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• FEMA Number: 2857
• Beilstein: 638179
• EC Number: 203-113-5
• Council of Europe no.: 221
• MDL number: MFCD00008720
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901346
• Flavis number: 9.031
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor density: 5.67 (vs air)
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.498 (lit.)
• bp: 238-239 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.032 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: honey; floral; rose; sweet
• SMILES string: CC(=O)OCCc1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C10H12O2/c1-9(11)12-8-7-10-5-3-2-4-6-10/h2-6H,7-8H2,1H3
• InChI key: MDHYEMXUFSJLGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Phenethyl acetate is a volatile flavor compound reported to be found in Malaysian cocoa beans, cheddar cheese, wine, brandy, and other grape-derived alcoholic beverages.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 50 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Melon, pineapple, grape, brandy, Arctic bramble, olives and lettuce.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 221.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 105 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves