Phenyl Ethyl Phenyl Acetate

Independent reference data for Phenyl Ethyl Phenyl Acetate (CAS 102-20-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

Phenethyl phenylacetate; 2-Phenylethyl phenylacetate; Benzeneacetic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester; 2-phenylethyl 2-phenylacetate; Phenylethyl phenylacetate; Phenylacetic acid, phenethyl ester; ACETIC ACID, PHENYL-, PHENETHYL ESTER; Benzylcarbinyl alpha-toluate; Phenethyl alpha-toluate; Benzylcarbinyl phenylacetate; 2-Phenylethyl alpha-toluate; 2-Phenylethyl benzeneacetate; FEMA No. 2866; NSC 6676; AI3-20106; .beta.-Phenylethyl phenylacetate

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	1.1% (21 / 1880)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	1.1% (21 / 1880)
Reported hazard statements	H411 (96.8%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 1.1% (21 of 1880) of reports.

H411 (96.8%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

What the public record says

phenethyl phenylacetate is identified by CAS 102-20-5, molecular formula C16H16O2 and molecular weight 240.12 g/mol. UNII 5J5OJ7GH15; ChEBI 173735; InChIKey ZOZIRNMDEZKZHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 324.00 to 325.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 325 °C; Melting Point: 28 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.