| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 1-Phenylethyl propionate
 |  | [CAS] 
 120-45-6
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 1-phenylethyl
 alpha-methyl-benzenemethanopropanoate
 alpha-methyl-benzylalcohopropionate
 alpha-methylbenzylpropanoate
 Benzenemethanol,.alpha.-methyl-,propanoate
 phenylmethylcarbinylpropionate
 propionicacid,alpha-methylbenzylester
 propionicacid1-phenyl-ethylester
 styrolylpropionate
 ALPHA-METHYLBENZYL PROPIONATE  98+%
 1-PHENYLETHYL PROPIONATE  98%
 Methylphenylcarbinyl proprionate
 1-Phenylethyl propionate, 98+%
 Methylbenzylpropionat
 STYROLYLPROPIONAT
 1-Phenylethyl propionate
 1-Phenylethylpropionate
 alpha-Methylbenzylalcohol propionate
 MBA-Propionate
 Phenylmethylcarbinolpropionate
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 204-397-3
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C11H14O2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00009305
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 178.23
 |  | [MOL File] 
 120-45-6.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 clear colorless liquid
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 -60°C
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 91-92 °C5 mm Hg
 |  | [density ] 
 1.007 g/mL at 25 °C
 
 |  | [FEMA ] 
 2689
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 n20/D 1.4905
 
 |  | [Fp ] 
 202 °F
 
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
 |  | [Odor] 
 at 100.00 %. fresh sweet floral rose gardenia green weedy
 |  | [biological source] 
 synthetic
 |  | [Odor Type] 
 floral
 |  | [Water Solubility ] 
 0.04 g/L (20 ºC)
 |  | [JECFA Number] 
 802
 |  | [LogP] 
 2.81
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 120-45-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
 |  | [EPA Substance Registry System] 
 120-45-6(EPA Substance)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 1
 
 |  | [RTECS ] 
 DP0620000
 
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29159000
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Description] 
 α-Methylbenzyl propionate has a floral, sweet, green odor typical
of gardenia and jasmine. May be prepared by direct esterification 
of methylphenylcarbinol with propionic acid under azeotropic conditions.
 |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 clear colorless liquid
 |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 α-Methylbenzyl propionate has a floral, sweet, green odor typical of gardenia and jasmine.
 |  | [Occurrence] 
 Reported found in mint, beer, passionfruit.
 |  | [Uses] 
 1-Phenylethyl propionate works well in both rose and lily-of-the-valley floral formulations. It is also suitable for jasmine, ylang-ylang, magnolia, carnation, lavender and oriental and woody. It is a modifier and enhancer of floral fragrances. It can also be used in tobacco flavoring and food flavors such as honey, strawberry, raspberry, apricot, peach and other fruity flavors.
 |  | [Definition] 
 ChEBI: 1-Phenylethyl propanoate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
 |  | [Preparation] 
 By direct esterification of methylphenylcarbinol with propionic acid under azeotropic conditions.
 |  | [Taste threshold values] 
 Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: citrus and green with tropical fruity nuances.
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