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2-Phenethyl acetate

99%

Synonym(s):

2-Phenylethyl acetate

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Linear Formula:
CH3COOCH2CH2C6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.20
Beilstein:
638179
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

5.67 (vs air)

Quality Level

Assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.498 (lit.)

bp

238-239 °C (lit.)

density

1.032 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester
phenyl

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

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Application

2-Phenethyl acetate is a highly valued natural volatile ester with a rose-like odour and is widely used to add scent or flavour to cosmetics, soaps, foods and drinks.

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

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[Experimental study of the toxic properties of phenylethyl alcohol and phenylethyl acetate].
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Maria M W Etschmann et al.
Biotechnology and bioengineering, 92(5), 624-634 (2005-09-24)
An integrated bioprocess for the production of the natural rose-like aroma compounds, 2-phenylethanol (2-PE) and 2-phenylethylacetate (2-PEAc), from L-phenylalanine (L-phe) with yeasts was investigated. The hydrophobicity of the products leads to product inhibition, which can be compensated by in situ
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