Phenethyl acetate
ALDRICH/W285706 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 2-Phenethyl acetate; 2-Phenylethyl acetate
CAS Number: 103-45-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H12O2
Molecular Weight: 164.20
EC Number: 203-113-5
MDL Number: MFCD00008720
Linear Formula: CH3COOCH2CH2C6H5
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 238-239 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.032 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C10H12O2/c1-9(11)12-8- |
| InChI key | MDHYEMXUFSJLGV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | honey; floral; rose; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)OCCc1ccccc1 |
| vapor density | 5.67 (vs air) |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 50 ppm |
| 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. |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Melon, pineapple, grape, brandy, Arctic bramble, olives and lettuce. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 221.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 105 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 238-239 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.032 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2857 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

