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: 2026-09-12 18:50:25
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. |
Computed Descriptors for 3-Phenyl propyl propionate
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