2-Phenethyl propionate

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2-Phenethyl propionate
Chemical structure of phenethyl propionate Phenethyl propionate.png
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)
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PubChem CID
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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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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. 1 2 3 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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