PHENETHYL FORMATE

Synonym(s):Benzyl carbinyl formate

CAS NO.：104-62-1
Empirical Formula: C9H10O2
Molecular Weight: 150.17
MDL number: MFCD00021046
EINECS: 203-220-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-03-28 17:34:19

What is PHENETHYL FORMATE?

Chemical properties

Phenethyl formate has a green herbaceous and rose-like odor reminiscent of hyacinth and chrysanthemum with a bittersweet flavor suggestive of unripe plum. It is not very stable.

Occurrence

Reported found in several natural products including sour cherry, fresh blackberry, grape, raspberry, cranberry, tomato, vinegar, wheaten bread, crisp bread, cognac, rum, brandy, bourbon whiskey, whiskies, rose wine, port wine, tobacco, barlery, coffee, tea, black tea, litchi, cider, sherry and cocoa.

Definition

ChEBI: A formate ester of 2-phenylethanol.

Preparation

By direct esterification of phenethyl alcohol with formic acid.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 270 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: musty, earthy cocoa, slightly sweet honey, yeasty and bready with fermented fruit and tropical nuances.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: musty cocoa, honey, yeasty grain, alcoholic with fruity and tropical nuances.

Properties of PHENETHYL FORMATE

Boiling point:	226 °C(lit.)
Density	1.058 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.5075(lit.)
FEMA	2864 \| PHENETHYL FORMATE
Flash point:	196 °F
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Light yellow
Odor	at 100.00 %. rose green hyacinth watercress herbal
JECFA Number	988
CAS DataBase Reference	104-62-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Formic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester (104-62-1)

Safety information for PHENETHYL FORMATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H317:Sensitisation, Skin
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.