Ethyl 2,3-epoxy-3-phenylpropionate
Agent Name
Ethyl 2,3-epoxy-3-phenylpropionate
Alternative Name
Ethyl 3-phenylglycidate
CAS Number
121-39-1
Formula
C11-H12-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Ethyl 3-phenylglycidate; Ethyl 3-phenyl-2,3-epoxypropionate; Ethyl 3-phenyloxiranecarboxylate; Ethyl alpha,beta-epoxy-alpha-phenylpropionate; Ethyl alpha,beta-epoxyhydrocinnamate; Ethyl phenylglycidate; Glycidic acid, 3-phenyl-, ethyl ester; Oxiranecarboxylic acid, 3-phenyl-, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatic Compounds
Description
Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong fruity odor like strawberries; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavor ingredient and a fragrance in soaps, detergents, creams, lotions, and perfumes; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen; [RTECS] No sensitization reactions in 25 human volunteers; [HSDB] May polymerize in contact with catalysts or heat; [CAMEO] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
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