Ethyl phenylglycidate
Ethyl 2,3-epoxy-3-phenylpropionate
CAS: 121-39-1
Molecular Formula: C11H12O3
Ethyl phenylglycidate - Names and Identifiers
Ethyl phenylglycidate - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C11H12O3 |
| Molar Mass | 192.21 |
| Density | 1.102 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 17-18 °C |
| Boling Point | 96 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| JECFA Number | 1576 |
| Water Solubility | 748.4mg/L at 24℃ |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Vapor Presure | 0.12Pa at 24℃ |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to yellow |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.518(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to yellowish liquid with strong strawberry-like aroma and strawberry sauce-like taste. Boiling point 228 °c. Miscible in ethanol, ether, chloroform and non-volatile oil, a few insoluble in water, insoluble in propylene glycol and glycerol. |
Ethyl phenylglycidate - Risk and Safety
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | MB4970000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29189990 |
| Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 2.3 ml/kg (2.0-2.6 ml/ kg) (Shelanski, 1973b). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits was reported as > 5 g/kg (Shelanski, 1973a). |
Ethyl phenylglycidate - Reference Information
| FEMA | 2454 | ETHYL 3-PHENYLGLYCIDATE |
| LogP | 2.4 at 20℃ |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| assay | was performed as method one in the ester assay (OT-18). The amount of the sample was 1.4G. The equivalence factor (e) in the calculation is taken as 96.11. |
| toxicity | ADI is not specified (FAO/WHO,1994). LD50 2300mg/kg (rat, oral). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Soft drink 4.6; Cold drink 12; Candy 18; Baked goods 20; 10~70 in pudding. Moderate limits (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
| Use | GB 2760-1996 permitted use of flavorants. Mainly used for the preparation of strawberry, cherry and other berry-type flavor. |
| production method | results from the reaction of benzaldehyde and ethyl monochloroacetate in the presence of an alkaline polycondensation agent. Derived from the reaction of benzene epoxypropionic acid with iodoethane catalyzed by silver salts. |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |
Last Update：2024-04-09 21:01:54
