3-PHENYL PROPYL PROPIONATE

CAS NO.：122-74-7
Empirical Formula: C12H16O2
Molecular Weight: 192.25
MDL number: MFCD00027011
EINECS: 204-571-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-06-24 18:39:39

What is 3-PHENYL PROPYL PROPIONATE?

Chemical properties

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Chemical properties

3-Phenylpropyl propionate has a heavy, floral, balsamic odor with hyacinth and mimosa undertone. It has a sweet, fruity, slightly green taste at low concentration.

Occurrence

Reported found in guava fruit.

The Uses of 3-PHENYL PROPYL PROPIONATE

3-Phenylpropyl propionate finds a little use in perfume compositions, particularly as part of the Narcisse fragrance picture. It is also used more generally as a sweetener in case that spicy notes are less desirable.
It is also useful in Mimosa compositions with Anisyl acetate, Anisyl alcohol, etc.

Preparation

By esterification of phenylpropyl alcohol with propionic acid.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-Phenylpropyl propanoate is a member of benzenes.

Properties of 3-PHENYL PROPYL PROPIONATE

Boiling point:	247 °C(lit.)
Density	1.0 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.4920(lit.)
FEMA	2897 \| 3-PHENYLPROPYL PROPIONATE
Flash point:	93 °C
solubility	Practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
Odor	Heavy and sweet, but pleasant floral. Lily-Rose-Hyacinth type odor
JECFA Number	639
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzenepropanol, propanoate (122-74-7)

Safety information for 3-PHENYL PROPYL PROPIONATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.