2-Phenethyl propionate

2-Phenethyl propionate

Names
IUPAC name 2-Phenylethyl propanoate
Other names 2-Phenethyl propanoate, or Phenylethyl propionate
Identifiers
CAS Number	122-70-3 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	8125 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.153
PubChem CID	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EU classification (DSD) (outdated)	Irritant (Xi)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).
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Infobox references

2-Phenethyl propionate, also known as phenethyl propanoate or phenylethyl propionate, is the ester of phenethyl alcohol and propionic acid. It can be found in peanuts.

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