Ingredient Dictionary

PHENETHYL PROPIONATE

2-Phenylethyl propanoate is a member of benzenes.

Definition

2-Phenylethyl propanoate is a member of benzenes.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 9VFI60EUHW · registered name PHENETHYL PROPIONATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

PHENETHYL PROPIONATEINCIPropanoic acid, 2-phenylethyl esterSynonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 122-70-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 204-567-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID6035156
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID4015156

IUPAC: 2-Phenylethyl propanoate
Molecular formula: C11H14O2
Molecular weight: 178.231 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: Liquid · Colorless liquid with an odor of flowers or fruit, [HSDB]
Odour: Flower fruit odor
Boiling point: 244.00 to 245.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg · 244-245 °C
Melting point: < 25 °C
Solubility: Miscible with alcohols and ether · Insoluble in water, soluble in oils
Density: 1.02 at 25/25 °C · 1.010-1.021

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 7 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Fragrance5
Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

5 skin studies and 3 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low6

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

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Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: as mentioned below according to
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation · Screening · according to other guideline: as mentioned below
Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline: as mentioned below
Category 6.3B (Category 3)
Skin Irritation · Read Across
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: as mentioned below according to
Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across