phenyl propionate

CAS NO.：637-27-4
Empirical Formula: C9H10O2
Molecular Weight: 150.17
MDL number: MFCD00053765
EINECS: 211-282-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:27:07

What is phenyl propionate?

Description

Phenyl Propionate is a drug used to treat protein malabsorption. It functions similarly to testosterone but has a more powerful anabolic effect, being 12 times stronger than testosterone propionate. It also exhibits a 1.5 times stronger androgenic effect compared to testosterone propionate.

The Uses of phenyl propionate

Phenyl propionate is a useful research chemical. An ovicides in pediculicidal preparations and a substrates in esterase determination.

Preparation

Crude, undistilled phenyl propionate, made by gently heating a mixture of equivalent quantities of phenol and propionyl chloride until hydrogen chloride evolution ceases, is satisfactory for rearrangement. The ester can also be made conveniently by slowly adding one mole of thionyl chloride to a mixture of 1.05 moles each of phenol and propionic acid, driving off all the hydrogen chloride and sulfur dioxide, and distilling.

Properties of phenyl propionate

Melting point:	20°C
Boiling point:	211°C
Density	1,05 g/cm³
refractive index	1.4960 to 1.4990
Flash point:	86°C(lit.)
form	powder to lump to clear liquid
color	White or Colorless to Light yellow
EPA Substance Registry System	Propanoic acid, phenyl ester (637-27-4)

Safety information for phenyl propionate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Over Circle Oxidizers GHS03 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.