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General Material Information

Preferred name propyl phenyl acetate
Trivial Name Propyl phenylacetate
Short Description propyl phenylacetate
Formula C11 H14 O2
CAS Number 4606-15-9
FEMA Number 2955
Flavis Number 9.702
ECHA Number 225-012-5
FDA UNII 597S2W2M87
Nikkaji Number J184.046K
MDL MFCD00048692
COE Number 229
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1010 propyl phenylacetate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 4606-15-9 ; PROPYL PHENYLACETATE
Synonyms
  • acetic acid, phenyl-, propyl ester
  • benzene acetic acid propyl ester
  • benzeneacetic acid propyl ester
  • benzeneacetic acid, propyl ester
  • phenyl acetic acid propyl ester
  • phenylacetic acid propyl ester
  • propyl 2-phenylacetate
  • propyl a-toluate
  • propyl alpha-toluate
  • propyl benzene acetate
  • propyl benzeneacetate
  • propyl phenylacetate
  • N- propyl-a-toluate
  • propyl-phenylacetate
  • NSC 6579
  • 2-Phenylacetic acid n-propyl ester

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Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB40425
FooDB:FDB020158
Export Tariff Code:2916.35.1500
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 178.23098754883
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon
Specific gravity @ 15.5 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.196 to 8.279
Vapor Pressure 0.031 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 100 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.93 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, very slightly Yes
water, 136 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No
Stability
cream Unspecified
hair spray Unspecified
lotion Unspecified
non-discoloring in most media Unspecified
powder Unspecified
soap Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Honey
sweet, honey, floral, apricot, rose
General comment At 100.00 %. sweet honey floral apricot rose
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 3, 80, (2001) At 1.00 %. Sweet, honey, floral, with a rose-like nuance
Flavor Type: Honey
sweet, honey, floral, fermented, balsamic
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 3, 80, (2001) At 1.00 - 5.00 ppm. Sweet, honey, floral with a fermented balsamic nuance

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Apricot, Currant, Date, Fig, Fruit, Honey, Maple, Peach, Rose, Tobacco
Flavoring purposes Chocolate cacao, Grenadine, Tea, Tropical
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
None - None found.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for propyl phenyl acetate usage levels up to:
8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.13 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.30 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: I
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 1.000005.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.300001.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 0.300001.50000
fruit ices: 0.300001.50000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -2.70000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to: Flavouring Group Evaluation 14 (FGE.14): Phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, esters, and related phenylacetic acid esters from chemical group 15 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 53 (FGE.53): Consideration of phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acid and related acetals and esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, esters and related phenylacetic acid esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.14 (2005) and one phenoxyethyl ester evaluated in FGE.23 (2006) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 14, Revision 1 (FGE.14Rev1): Phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acetals, carboxylic acid and related esters from chemical group 15 and 22 [1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 53, Revision 1 (FGE.53Rev1): Consideration of phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acid and related acetals and esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) FGE.23Rev1 (2008)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 96 (FGE.96): Consideration of 88 flavouring substances considered by EFSA for which EU production volumes / anticipated production volumes have been submitted on request by DG SANCO. Addendum to FGE. 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85 and 87.
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):4606-15-9
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :221641
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
propyl 2-phenylacetate
Chemidplus:0004606159