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W245208

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl phenylacetate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Benzene acetic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-phenylacetate, Ethyl alpha-toluate, Phenylacetic acid ethylester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2COOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.20
FEMA Number:
2452
Beilstein:
509140
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
2156
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.784
NACRES:
NA.21
grade:
FG
Halal
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens

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 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.497 (lit.)

bp

229 °C (lit.)

density

1.03 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

cocoa; honey; balsamic; floral; rose; sweet

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)Cc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C10H12O2/c1-2-12-10(11)8-9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7H,2,8H2,1H3

InChI key

DULCUDSUACXJJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl phenylacetate is one of the major aroma components of Ligustrum japonicum. It has been reported to be one of the key compounds responsible for the sweet-like off-flavor in Aglianico del Vulture wine.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1%
Taste at 5 to 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Apple, grapefruit, guava fruit, melon, papaya, pineapple, beer, rum, cider and grape brandy.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

210.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

98.9 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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