2-Phenethyl propionate

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2-Phenethyl propionate[1]
Chemical structure of phenethyl propionate
IUPAC name 2-Phenylethyl propanoate
Identifiers
CAS number [122-70-3]
PubChem 31225
SMILES O=C(CC)OCCC1=CC=CC=C1
Properties
Molecular formula C11H14O2
Molar mass 178.23 g/mol
Density 1.007 g/ml at 25 °C
Hazards
EU classification Irritant (Xi)
Related compounds
Related compounds Eugenol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

2-Phenethyl propionate is the ester of phenethyl alcohol and propionic acid. It has shown antifungal activity[2] and was tested as a natural pesticide.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Phenethyl propionate at Sigma-Aldrich
  2. ^ 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. 
  3. ^ Murray B. Isman (2000). "Plant essential oils for pest and disease management" 19 (8-10): 603 – 608. doi:10.1016/S0261-2194(00)00079-X. 


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