2-Phenethyl propionate

2-Phenethyl propionate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Phenylethyl propanoate
Other names
2-Phenethyl propanoate; Phenylethyl propionate; Phenethyl propanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.153
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C11H14O2/c1-3-11(12)13-9(2)10-7-5-4-6-8-10/h4-9H,3H2,1-2H3 Y
    Key: WCIQNYOXLZQQMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C11H14O2/c1-3-11(12)13-9(2)10-7-5-4-6-8-10/h4-9H,3H2,1-2H3
    Key: WCIQNYOXLZQQMU-UHFFFAOYAV
  • O=C(OC(c1ccccc1)C)CC
Properties
C11H14O2
Molar mass 178.231 g·mol−1
Odor Floral, rose, sweet
Density 1.007 g/mL
Boiling point 245 °C (473 °F; 518 K)
Hazards
Flash point 113 °C (235 °F; 386 K)
Related compounds
Related compounds
Eugenol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

2-Phenethyl propionate, also known as phenethyl propanoate or phenylethyl propionate, is the ester of phenethyl alcohol and propionic acid. It can be found in peanuts.

It has shown antifungal activity and was tested as a pesticide. It is used in some preparations used in the management of bed bugs and in other pesticide products. In the U.S it is considered a "minimal risk pesticide" and can be used as a pesticide without any registration.