Chemical Properties
A colorless liquid with sweet honey-like, but faint odor and sweet fruity undertones. B.P. approx. 230° C. Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol
and oils.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature
Uses
Allyl Phenylacetate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable,
colorless to light yellow liquid with a fruity odor of banana and
honey. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in
flavors for honey and has application in candy and baked goods at
10–15 ppm. Allyl Phenylacetate is used in flavor compositions as a modifier
with other Phenylacetates in imitation Pineapple, Honey and various fruit or Rum flavors.
Concentration up to 40 ppm in baked goods
(finished prod.). Its honey-like aroma is also
utilized in tobacco flavoring.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Propenyl phenylacetate is a member of benzenes.
Preparation
By direct esterification in benzene solution
Safety Profile
Moderatelv toxic by
ingestion. A human sktn irritan;. When
heated to decomposition it emits acrid
smoke and irritating fumes. See also
ESTERS and ALLYL COMPOUNDS.
Metabolism
In the rat, allyl acetate and allyl alcohol are metabolized to 3-hydroxypropylmercapturic acid, which is excreted in the urine
