2-Phenethyl propionate

2-Phenethyl propionate
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name 2-Phenylethyl propanoate
	Other names 2-Phenethyl propanoate; Phenylethyl propionate; Phenethyl propanoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	122-70-3 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	8125 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.153
PubChem CID	31225;
UNII	9VFI60EUHW ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6035156 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C11H14O2/c1-3-11(12)13-9(2)10-7-5-4-6-8-10/h4-9H,3H2,1-2H3 Key: WCIQNYOXLZQQMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C11H14O2/c1-3-11(12)13-9(2)10-7-5-4-6-8-10/h4-9H,3H2,1-2H3 Key: WCIQNYOXLZQQMU-UHFFFAOYAV;
	SMILES O=C(OC(c1ccccc1)C)CC;
Properties
Chemical formula	C11H14O2
Molar mass	178.231 g·mol−1
Odor	Floral, rose, sweet
Density	1.007 g/mL
Boiling point	245 °C (473 °F; 518 K)
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). verify (what is ?) 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

^ ^a ^b ^c Phenethyl propionate at Sigma-Aldrich
^ CID 31225 from PubChem
^ CID 31225 from PubChem
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ "U.S. EPA bed bug products search results". Archived from the original on 15 October 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2010.
^ "Mosquito & Tick Control – 32 oz – Hose End". EcoSMART. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
^ Ralf-Udo Ehlers, ed. (2011). Regulation of Biological Control Agents In Europe. Springer. ISBN 9789048136643.

[sigmaaldrich-1] 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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