2-Phenethyl propionate

2-Phenethyl propionate^[1]

Names
IUPAC name 2-Phenylethyl propanoate
Other names 2-Phenethyl propanoate, or Phenylethyl propionate
Identifiers
CAS Number	122-70-3 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	8125 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.153
PubChem	31225
InChI InChI=1S/C11H14O2/c1-3-11(12)13-9(2)10-7-5-4-6-8-10/h4-9H,3H2,1-2H3 Y Key: WCIQNYOXLZQQMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y 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	178.23 g·mol−1
Density	1.007 g/mL
Hazards
EU classification (DSD)	Irritant (Xi)
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).
Y verify (what is YN ?)
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.

It has shown antifungal activity^[3] and was tested as a natural pesticide.^[4] It is used in some preparations used in the management of bed bugs.^[5] In the U.S it is considered a "minimal risk pesticide" and can be used as a pesticide without any registration.^[6] It is currently used as an ingredient in "organic" pesticide products.^[7]

References