Chemistry:2-Phenethyl propionate

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2-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
UNII
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]

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