Ethyl phenylacetate

Agent Name
Ethyl phenylacetate
CAS Number
101-97-3
Formula
C10-H12-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Ethyl phenylacetate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Acetic acid, phenyl-, ethyl ester; alpha-Toluic acid, ethyl ester; Benzeneacetic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-phenylethanoate; Ethyl alpha-toluate; Ethyl benzeneacetate; Ethyl phenacetate; Ethyl phenylethanoate; Phenylacetic acid, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Liquid with a pleasant odor; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make perfumes; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Used to flavor animal feeds; [ExPub: EFSA - FEEDAP]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Phenylacetic acid."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.062 mm Hg
NFPA
must be preheated

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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