2-Phenylethyl propionate
Agent Name
2-Phenylethyl propionate
CAS Number
122-70-3
Formula
C11-H14-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Phenethyl propionate; 2-Phenethylpropionate; 2-Phenylethyl propanoate; Benzylcarbinyl propionate; ENT 18544; EcoPCO ACU; Japanese Beetle Bait; Phenethyl alcohol, propionate; Phenethyl propanoate; Phenethyl propionate; Phenethyl propionate (natural); Phenylethyl propionate; Propanoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester; Propionic acid, phenethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid with an odor of flowers or fruit; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as an insect attractant of Japanese beetles in orchards; [HSDB] Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [ToxPlanet: FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.051 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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