Isopropyl phenylacetate

CAS NO.：4861-85-2
Empirical Formula: C11H14O2
Molecular Weight: 178.23
MDL number: MFCD00051546
EINECS: 225-468-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:56:25

What is Isopropyl phenylacetate?

Description

Isopropyl phenylacetate has a fragrant, rose-like scent and a sweet, honey-like flavor with a wine undertone.

Chemical properties

colourless to pale yellow liquid

Chemical properties

Isopropyl phenylacetate has a fragrant, rose-like scent; sweet, honey-like flavor with a wine undertone

Definition

ChEBI: Isopropyl phenylacetate is a member of benzenes.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: honey, with musty and powdery floral rosy notes.

General Description

Clear pale yellow liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

ISOPROPYL PHENYLACETATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: ISOPROPYL PHENYLACETATE does not present a serious hazard in normal use. However, it should be borne in mind that the toxicological and physiological properties are not yet well defined.

Fire Hazard

ISOPROPYL PHENYLACETATE is combustible.

Properties of Isopropyl phenylacetate

Melting point:	25-27 °C
Boiling point:	157-165 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.001 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.488(lit.)
FEMA	2956 \| ISOPROPYL PHENYLACETATE
Flash point:	225 °F
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet honeysuckle powdery viney
JECFA Number	1011
BRN	1866839
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzeneacetic acid, 1-methylethyl ester (4861-85-2)