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Phenethyl phenylacetate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):
Benzyl carbinyl phenylacetate
Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CO2CH2CH2C6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
240.30
FEMA Number:
2866
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
234
MDL number:
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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grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

assay

≥98%

assay

≥98%

assay

≥98%

assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.55 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.498 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.497 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.503 (lit.)

bp

325 °C (lit.)

bp

238-239 °C (lit.)

bp

229 °C (lit.)

bp

218 °C (lit.)

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
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