2-Phenethyl propionate

2-Phenethyl propionate^[1]

Names
IUPAC name 2-Phenylethyl propanoate
Other names 2-Phenethyl propanoate, or Phenylethyl propionate
Identifiers
CAS Number	122-70-3
ChemSpider	8125
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	31225
InChI InChI=1S/C11H14O2/c1-3-11(12)13-9(2)10-7-5-4-6-8-10/h4-9H,3H2,1-2H3 Key: WCIQNYOXLZQQMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N 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)	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,^[2] is the ester of phenethyl alcohol and propionic acid. It can be found in peanuts.

It has shown antifungal activity^[3] and was tested as a natural pesticide.^[4] It is used in some preparations used in the management of bed bugs.^[5] In the U.S it is considered a "minimal risk pesticide" and can be used as a pesticide without any registration.^[6] It is currently used as an ingredient in "organic" pesticide products.^[7]

References

1. Phenethyl propionate at Sigma-Aldrich
2. CID 31225 from PubChem
3. Dev,-U.; Devakumar,-C.; Mohan,-J.; Agarwal,-P.C. (2004). "Antifungal activity of aroma chemicals against seed-borne fungi". Journal of essential oil research 16 (5): 496–499. doi:10.1080/10412905.2004.9698780. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
4. Murray B. Isman (2000). "Plant essential oils for pest and disease management". Crop Protection 19 (8–10): 603–608. doi:10.1016/S0261-2194(00)00079-X.
5. "U.S. EPA bed bug products search results". Archived from the original on 15 October 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2010.
6. Ralf-Udo Ehlers, ed. (2011). Regulation of Biological Control Agents In Europe. ISBN 9789048136643.
7. "Lawn Insect Killer (32 oz hose end)". EcoSmart. Retrieved September 7, 2014.