Chemical Properties
Phenethyl propionate has a very sweet odor reminiscent of red rose with a fruity undertone. It has a honey-like, warm,
sweet raspberry and strawberry-like flavor.
Chemical Properties
Clear colorless liquid
Occurrence
Reported found in peanut (Arachis hypogaea), guava fruit, guava peel, Camembert cheese, Gruyere de Comte
cheese, other cheese, beer, rum, cider, roasted peanut and apple brandy.
Preparation
By esterification of phenyl alcohol with propionic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Phenylethyl propanoate is a member of benzenes.
General Description
Phenethyl propionate can be used as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient. It is reported to be found in commercial wines.
Safety Profile
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
