Phenethyl acetate

Phenethyl acetate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Phenylethyl acetate
Other names
Phenethyl acetate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.002.830
KEGG
MeSH C054590
UNII
Properties
C10H12O2
Molar mass 164.20 g·mol−1
Density 1.088 g/cm3
Melting point −31.1 °C (−24.0 °F; 242.1 K)
Boiling point 232.6 °C (450.7 °F; 505.8 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Phenethyl acetate is the ester resulting from the condensation of acetic acid and phenethyl alcohol. Like many esters, it is found in a range of fruits and biological products.[1] It is a colorless liquid with a rose and honey scent and a raspberry-like taste.[2][3]

References

  1. "Phenethyl acetate". Sigma-Aldrich. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  2. Burdock, George A. (1996). Encyclopedia of food and color additives. Boca Raton [u.a.]: CRC Press. p. 2152. ISBN 9780849394140. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  3. Surburg, Horst; Panten, Johannes (2016). Common Fragrance and Flavor Materials: Preparation, Properties and Uses (6 ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
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