2-Phenoxyethyl Propionate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 23495-12-7
A balsamic note with a myrrh and opoponax character and a soft fruity facet. Resinous and natural, it adds a lavender hay depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 3 | Myrrh |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 120 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 23495-12-7 |
| INCI Name | Phenoxyethyl propionate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H14O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 194.23 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-phenoxyethyl propanoate |
| InChIKey | FKTSMIXZGPUSJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
ethanol, 2-phenoxy-, propanoate, ethanol, 2-phenoxy-, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether propionate, ethyleneglycol monophenyl ether propionate, phenoxy ethyl propionate, 2-( phenoxy)ethyl propanoate, 2-phenoxyethanol propionate, 2-phenoxyethyl propanoate, propanoato fenossietile, propionic acid 2-phenoxyethyl ester, propionic acid, 2-phenoxyethyl ester, resin propionate, propionate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 262.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 93.89 °C |
| Density | 1.07600 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.011000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.262 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 283.6 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcoholic lotion |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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