Name：Ethyl Phenylacetate
Cas: 101-97-3
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Ethyl phenylacetate is a natural compound with the chemical formula C10H12O2 coming from the course of esters. It normally looks like an anemic to fade yellow, transparent liquid with a soft, wonderful fragrance reminiscent of honey or roses. This particular odor is closely related to the visibility of benzene rings and ester teams in its molecular structure. Physically, its thickness is a little lower than that of water, making it insoluble in water. Nevertheless, it is miscible with a variety of natural solvents, consisting of ethanol and ether. Its boiling point is roughly229 °C, and it is relatively stable at room temperature level and pressure.
Molecularly, ethyl phenylacetate is created by the esterification reaction of phenylacetic acid with ethanol. Its molecular backbone includes a benzene ring linked to a methylene group (− CH ₂ −), which consequently is linked to an ester group (− COO −). The other end of the ester group is linked to an ethyl team (− C ₂ H ₅). This structure gives it the normal homes of both aromatic compounds and esters. During the prep work process, phenylacetic acid and ethanol are typically utilized as raw materials, and a relatively easy to fix response happens under the activity of a driver such as focused sulfuric acid. The forward reaction is promoted by home heating reflux and water separation, and lastly a high-purity product is gotten with filtration.
| Melting point | -29 °C |
| Boiling point | 229 °C(lit.) |
| density | 1.03 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 22.7Pa at 20℃ |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.497(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2452 | ETHYL PHENYLACETATE |
| Fp | 172 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| color | Colourless |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet floral honey rose balsam cocoa |
| Odor Type | floral |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
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Ethyl phenylacetate, with its rich and long-lasting aroma characteristics, as well as the excellent chemical reactivity brought by ester groups and benzene rings in its molecular structure, has established irreplaceable application value in various fields such as spices, pharmaceuticals, daily chemicals, and food. In the field of aroma, it is not only a “aroma engineer” who blends aroma types and prolongs fragrance retention, but also a “flavor regulator” who enhances the sensory experience of products; In the pharmaceutical field, it is a “bridge type intermediate” that connects basic chemical engineering with high-end pharmaceuticals. This dual attribute of sensory function and chemical activity makes it an important multifunctional chemical product that runs through chemical production, daily life, and pharmaceutical health.
Ethyl phenylacetate has become an indispensable key ingredient in the spice industry due to its unique aroma that combines the warm and sweet fragrance of honey with the elegant fragrance of roses, and its soft and long-lasting aroma with moderate diffusion. In the deployment of perfume, it can be accurately compounded with terpene spices such as geraniol and citronellol, or aromatic alcohol spices such as phenylethanol, which can not only neutralize the sharpness of a single spice, but also give a rich sense of hierarchy and mellow heritage to perfume with various flavors such as woody, floral and gourmet flavors. As the main fragrance, it can create a warm and sweet core tone in the oriental perfume; When used as a fixative, its molecules can form weak interactions with other components in the fragrance system, slow down the speed of aroma volatilization, and extend the fragrance retention time of perfume from 4-6 hours to 8-12 hours after spraying, making the smell more durable and stable.
In the pharmaceutical field, ethyl phenylacetate has become an important pharmaceutical intermediate with a wide range of applications due to its hydrolysis activity of ester groups and substitution reaction activity of benzene rings in its molecular structure. Its ester group can undergo hydrolysis reaction to generate phenylacetic acid under acidic or alkaline conditions, and further synthesize phenylacetamide compounds through acylation reaction; The hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring can undergo substitution reactions such as nitration and chlorination, providing sites for the structural modification of drug molecules. Based on these chemical transformation characteristics, it can participate in the synthesis of cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefotetan and cefoperazone, as well as be used to prepare nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac sodium. It is also a key precursor substance for the synthesis of central nervous system drugs such as levodopa, providing stable basic material support for the large-scale production of various drugs.
Ethyl Phenylacetate is widely used in the food and daily chemical industries. Its natural aroma and safety has been thoroughly validated. It is a key ingredient in cleaning products like soaps and shower gels. The amount added to the product is usually between 0.1%-0.5%. It can mask chemical odors of surfactants while releasing a mild aroma and improving the sensory experience. In skincare products, such as hand creams and moisturizers, its low volatility can allow fragrances to slowly release, allowing skin to retain subtle fragrance after skincare. As a natural spice that has been approved by the National Health Commission for use in food, it’s widely used to flavor pastries, candies and jams as well as carbonated drinks. Add 0.05%-0.1% of the spice to pastry fillings to give them a honey flavor. A small amount can be added to fruit juice drinks to neutralize acidity and enhance flavor coordination.
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