Ethyl phenylacetate
CAS 101-97-3
EC 202-993-8
Formula C10H12O2
MW 164.2 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Food & NutritionPersonal Care & Cosmetics Flavoring & Acidulant
Description
Ethyl phenylacetate (CAS 101-97-3) is an ester produced by the reaction of phenylacetic acid with ethanol. It is commercially identified under the names Ethyl alpha-toluate, Ethyl phenacetate, and FEMA 2452, and carries the EC number 202-993-8. No E-code designation applies to this substance.
In food and beverage formulation, it delivers a sweet, honey-like, rose-adjacent character at concentrations typically below 10 ppm, functioning as a flavoring agent in confectionery, baked goods, and fruit compositions. In personal care, it contributes a floral-honey note to fine fragrance and functional products, where its moderate volatility supports mid-note development.
Ethyl phenylacetate is supplied as a flavour-grade liquid compliant with FCC specifications and falls under REACH registration requirements for EU market supply. It is classified under HS code 29163500. Packaging is available in standard drum and intermediate bulk container formats suited to industrial procurement volumes.
In food and beverage formulation, it delivers a sweet, honey-like, rose-adjacent character at concentrations typically below 10 ppm, functioning as a flavoring agent in confectionery, baked goods, and fruit compositions. In personal care, it contributes a floral-honey note to fine fragrance and functional products, where its moderate volatility supports mid-note development.
Ethyl phenylacetate is supplied as a flavour-grade liquid compliant with FCC specifications and falls under REACH registration requirements for EU market supply. It is classified under HS code 29163500. Packaging is available in standard drum and intermediate bulk container formats suited to industrial procurement volumes.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -29.4 °C |
| Boiling Point | 229 °C |
| Density | 1.0314 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 172 °F |
| Appearance | clear colourless to pale yellowish liquid |
| Color | Colourless |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet floral honey rose balsam cocoa |
| Form | neat |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 22.7Pa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.497(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.36 at 22℃ |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29163500 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
ethyl 2-phenylacetateETHYL A-TOLUATEEthyl α-toluateEthyl phenacetateRARECHEM AL BI 0140ETHYL ALPHA-TOLUATE
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