Food AdditivesFLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Density1.033-1.041
Flavoring AgentsEU Flavoring substances
Solubility(in ethanol)
Boiling Point · 2 items
239.00 to 240.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
89-93 °C (3mm Hg)
Refractive Index1.5122 (13.5 °C)
Physical DescriptionColourless, slightly viscous liquid with a honey-like odour
Physicochemical properties
Boiling point
239 · 239-240 °C(lit.)
Density
1.037 g/mL · 1.037 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FLAVIS Number
9.79 · 09.790 | Allyl phenylacetate
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification · 6 items
Danger
H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P316, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 1574 reports by companies from 5 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Danger
H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
Hazard information
Regulatory Information · 3 items
Chemical: Benzeneacetic acid, 2-propenyl ester
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)
Benzeneacetic acid, 2-propenyl ester: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Aliphatic allyl esters: Human health tier II assessment
Hazard Classes and Categories · 2 items
Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
Acute toxicity (ingestion) - category 3
Safety data
PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
AJ2450000
hs_code
29163990
Toxicity
The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 0.65 g/kg and the acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits as >0.31 g/kg
General Manufacturing InformationBenzeneacetic acid, 2-propen-1-yl ester: ACTIVE
Applications · 2 items
OccurrenceHas apparently not been reported to occur in nature
UsesAllyl Phenylacetate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless to light yellow liquid with a fruity odor of banana and honey. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in flavors for honey and has application in candy and baked goods at 10–15 ppm. Allyl Phenylacetate is used in flavor compositions as a modifier with other Phenylacetates in imitation Pineapple, Honey and various fruit or Rum flavors. Concentration up to 40 ppm in baked goods (finished prod.). Its honey-like aroma is also utilized in tobacco flavoring.
Preparation methods
PreparationBy direct esterification in benzene solution