Phenethyl Isothiocyanate
Aroma Chemical CAS 2257-09-2
A green note with a horseradish character and a soft gooseberry facet. Pungent and natural, it adds a watercress green lift in traces.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Oily |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2257-09-2 |
| INCI Name | Phenethyl isothiocyanate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H9NS |
| Mol. Weight | 163.24 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-isothiocyanatoethylbenzene |
| InChIKey | IZJDOKYDEWTZSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzene, (2-isothiocyanatoethyl)-, 2-phenethyl isothiocyanate, phenethyl mustard oil, phenyl ethyl isothiocyanate, phenyl ethyl isothiocyanate synthetic, phenyl ethyl mustard oil, 2-phenylethanisothiocyanate, phenylethyl isothiocyanate, 2-phenylethyl Isothiocyanate, 2-phenylethylisothiocyanate, (2-iso thiocyanato-ethyl)-benzene, 2-iso thiocyanatoethyl benzene, (2-iso thiocyanatoethyl) benzene, (2-iso thiocyanatoethyl)benzene, 2-iso thiocyanatoethylbenzene
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 139 °C @ 11 mmHg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.007000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.470 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 110 mg/L @ 20 C (exp); heptane |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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