ALLYL PHENYLACETATE

Chemical properties

A colorless liquid with sweet honey-like, but faint odor and sweet fruity undertones. B.P. approx. 230° C. Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils.

Occurrence

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature

The Uses of ALLYL PHENYLACETATE

Allyl Phenylacetate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless to light yellow liquid with a fruity odor of banana and honey. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in flavors for honey and has application in candy and baked goods at 10–15 ppm.

Preparation

By direct esterification in benzene solution

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Propenyl phenylacetate is a member of benzenes.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthesis, p. 112, 1991 DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-26391

Safety Profile

Moderatelv toxic by ingestion. A human sktn irritan;. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS and ALLYL COMPOUNDS.

Metabolism

In the rat, allyl acetate and allyl alcohol are metabolized to 3-hydroxypropylmercapturic acid, which is excreted in the urine