Molecular Formula | C11H14O2 |
Molar Mass | 178.23 |
Density | 1.007g/mLat 25°C |
Melting Point | -60°C |
Boling Point | 91-92°C5mm Hg |
Flash Point | 202°F |
JECFA Number | 802 |
Water Solubility | 0.04 g/L (20 ºC) |
Vapor Presure | 0.0693mmHg at 25°C |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.4905 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to yellowish liquid. Boiling point 244 ℃, relative density 1.010-1.020, refractive index 1.493-1.496, flash point above 93 ℃, soluble in 4 volumes of 70% ethanol and oil, with sweet and dry grass aroma, Rose-Lily aroma, with fruit aroma, fragrance, paste aroma, there are styrax and floral fragrance. The aroma was mild and unremarkable. The taste is the aroma of strawberry and Rubus, which is sweet and flavored with fruit and grass. |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | DP0620000 |
HS Code | 29159000 |
FEMA | 2689 | ALPHA-METHYLBENZYL PROPIONATE |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Introduction | α-methylbenzyl propionate has the typical flower fragrance, sweet taste and green odor of gardenia and Jasmine. It can be prepared by direct esterification of methylphenylmethanol with propionic acid under azeotropic conditions. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Beverage, cold beverage, 4.0~5.0; Candy, baked products 10~15. An appropriate amount is limited (FDA,§ 172.515,2001). |
Use | is the most useful variety of phenethyl alcohol derivatives, can be used in a lot of good sweet water. For rose and lily 2 kinds of flower flavor formula effect is very good. It is also suitable for jasmine, ylang ylang, Magnolia, carnation, lavender, Oriental and wood flavor, and is a modifier and enhancer of floral flavor. It can also be used in tobacco flavoring and food essences such as honey, strawberry, Rubus, apricot, peach and other fruit aroma. |