2-Phenethyl propionate

2-Phenethyl propionate
Chemical structure of phenethyl propionate
Chemical structure of 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
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  • O=C(OC(c1ccccc1)C)CC
Properties
C11H14O2
Molar mass 178.231 g·mol−1
Odor Floral, rose, sweet[1]
Density 1.007 g/mL[1]
Boiling point 245 °C (473 °F; 518 K)[1]
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,[2] is the ester of phenethyl alcohol and propionic acid. It can be found in peanuts.[3]

It has shown antifungal activity[4] and was tested as a pesticide.[5] It is used in some preparations used in the management of bed bugs[6] and in other pesticide products.[7] In the U.S it is considered a "minimal risk pesticide" and can be used as a pesticide without any registration.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c Phenethyl propionate at Sigma-Aldrich
  2. ^ CID 31225 from PubChem
  3. ^ CID 31225 from PubChem
  4. ^ Dev, U.; Devakumar, C.; Mohan, J.; Agarwal, P.C. (2004). "Antifungal activity of aroma chemicals against seed-borne fungi". Journal of Essential Oil Research. 16 (5): 496–499. doi:10.1080/10412905.2004.9698780. S2CID 95153457. Archived from the original on 7 August 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
  5. ^ Murray B. Isman (2000). "Plant essential oils for pest and disease management". Crop Protection. 19 (8–10): 603–608. doi:10.1016/S0261-2194(00)00079-X. S2CID 39469817.
  6. ^ "U.S. EPA bed bug products search results". Archived from the original on 15 October 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2010.
  7. ^ "Mosquito & Tick Control – 32 oz – Hose End". EcoSMART. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  8. ^ Ralf-Udo Ehlers, ed. (2011). Regulation of Biological Control Agents In Europe. Springer. ISBN 9789048136643.
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