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Ethyl phenylacetate

Also known as ethyl 2-phenylacetate, Benzeneacetic acid, ethyl ester, Ethyl phenacetate

CAS 101-97-3Formula C10H12O2Molar mass 164.20 g/molEC 202-993-8
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Ethyl phenylacetate chemical structure, C10H12O2, CAS 101-97-3
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Liquid
Melting point
-29.4 °C
Boiling point
228 °C
Density
1.0333 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Flash point
98.9 °C
HS code
291639
Category
Synthetic aroma chemicals
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What is Ethyl phenylacetate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Ethyl phenylacetate is a member of benzenes.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
ethyl 2-phenylacetate
CAS number
101-97-3 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
202-993-8
Molecular formula
C10H12O2
UNII
V6CNZ04D8O
MDL number
MFCD00009178
INCI name
ETHYL PHENYLACETATE
InChIKey
DULCUDSUACXJJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-2-12-10(11)8-9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7H,2,8H2,1H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCOC(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1

Synonyms

  • ethyl 2-phenylacetate
  • Benzeneacetic acid, ethyl ester
  • Ethyl phenacetate
  • Ethyl 2-phenylethanoate
  • Ethyl benzeneacetate
  • Ethyl phenylethanoate
  • Phenylacetic acid, ethyl ester
  • Ethyl alpha-toluate
  • Acetic acid, phenyl-, ethyl ester
  • alpha-Toluic acid, ethyl ester
  • EPhA ester
  • Phenylacetic acid ethyl ester
  • Phenyl-acetic acid ethyl ester
  • Phenyl-acetic acid, ethyl ester
  • Phenyl-acetic acid,ethyl ester
  • Ethyl alpha -toluate
  • ethyl-2-phenylacetate
  • Ethylphenylacetate
  • 4-09-00-01618 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
  • 2-Phenylacetic acid ethyl ester
  • alpha -toluic acid, ethyl ester
  • Ethyl alpha-phenylacetate
  • Ethyl phenylacetate, analytical standard
  • Ethyl phenylacetate, >=98%, FCC, FG
  • Ethyl phenylacetate, natural, 98%, FG
Show all 28 synonyms
  • Ethyl phenylacetate, ReagentPlus(R), 99%
  • Ethyl phenylacetate, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 97.5%
  • 2-(3-acetyloxy-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl)propanoic acid

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
Liquidexp.
Odour
Sweet, honey odorexp.
Taste
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: sweet, fruity, honey, cocoa, apple and woodyexp.
Melting point
-29.4 °Cexp.
Boiling point
228 °Cexp.
Density
1.0333 g/cm³ at 20 °Cexp.
Flash point
98.9 °Cexp.
Solubility
In water, 1,478 mg/L at 25 °Cexp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
164.20 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
164.0837 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.79calc.
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
12calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.3calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS classification
Hazard pictograms
110NFPA 704 rating

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Table: Reported uses (ppm): (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers' Association, 1994) [Table#8420].

Perfumery, flavors, intermediate, especially for phenobarbital, herbicide.

Food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption. Synthetic flavoring substance and adjuvant.

Ethyl phenylacetate is a less toxic, greener solvent. It is non-mutagenic and is a certified Kosher food additive. Ethyl phenylacetate is used in perfumery.

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name ETHYL PHENYLACETATE(perfuming)

Functional uses

  • Flavouring and nutrient
  • Fragrance

Cosmetic functions

  • Perfuming

How it is made

Prepd by heating benzyl cyanide with alcohol and (sulfuric acid).

Synthesis: By heating at the boil phenylacetonitrile and sulfuric acid in alcohol solution, by esterification of the acid catalyzed by HCl or H2SO4.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Ethyl phenylacetate is traded under.

HS 2916.39Indicative HS code

Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and…

World exports in 2024
$706M
−6.8% vs 2023, imports $714M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China49.0%
  2. India * partner reported16.2%
  3. Germany13.2%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported14.5%
  2. United States12.2%
  3. Germany8.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Ethyl phenylacetate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Ethyl phenylacetate, based on the data on this page

What is Ethyl phenylacetate?

Ethyl phenylacetate is a member of benzenes.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl phenylacetate?

The CAS registry number of Ethyl phenylacetate is 101-97-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Ethyl phenylacetate?

The molecular formula of Ethyl phenylacetate is C10H12O2 and its molar mass is 164.20 g/mol.

What is Ethyl phenylacetate used for?

Table: Reported uses (ppm): (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers' Association, 1994) [Table#8420]. Perfumery, flavors, intermediate, especially for phenobarbital, herbicide. Food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption. Synthetic flavoring substance and adjuvant.

Is Ethyl phenylacetate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Ethyl phenylacetate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Ethyl phenylacetate?

Ethyl phenylacetate is usually classified under HS code 291639 (Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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