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Phenethyl phenylacetate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Benzyl carbinyl phenylacetate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CO2CH2CH2C6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
240.30
FEMA Number:
2866
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
234
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.707
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 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.55 (lit.)

bp

325 °C (lit.)

mp

28 °C (lit.)

density

1.082 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

O=C(CC1=CC=CC=C1)OCCC2=CC=CC=C2

InChI

1S/C16H16O2/c17-16(13-15-9-5-2-6-10-15)18-12-11-14-7-3-1-4-8-14/h1-10H,11-13H2

InChI key

ZOZIRNMDEZKZHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Phenethyl phenylacetate is a fragrance ingredient belonging to the family of esters. Due to its pleasant and fruity aroma, it is commonly used as a flavoring and fragrance agent. Esters are mainly used in flower fragrance compositions and as fixatives.

Application

Phenethyl phenylacetate is a chemical compound with rose, honey, and other fruity aromas used in flavorings and fragrances.

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Environment

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Common Fragrance and Flavor Materials
Horst S, et al.
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