PRODUCT Properties
| Density | 1.119 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA | 2477 | ISOEUGENYL PHENYLACETATE |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. |
| form | viscous liquid. |
| Specific Gravity | 1.15 |
| color | Pale yellowish |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet spice clove cinnamon floral honey |
| Odor Type | spicy |
| biological source | synthetic |
| JECFA Number | 1263 |
| LogP | 4.29 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzeneacetic acid, 2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)phenyl ester (120-24-1) |
Description and Uses
Isoeugenyl phenylacetate has an intensely sweet odor reminiscent of carnation. It has a vanilla, clove-like, and honey odor and a sweet, spicy, slightly fruity flavor. May be prepared from phenylacetyl chloride plus sodium isoeugenol.
Isoeugenyl phenylacetate has found some use in perfume compositions as a Carnation modifier and fixativ:, as well as in Honey and “Tabac” type bases, in certain types of Lilac and other delicate florals. Its very low volatility makes it suitable as a physical fixative, and its delicate odor (when reasonably pure) makes it applicable at comparatively high concentration (4-6-8 %) in the proper bases. It is used in trace amounts in various Spice blends and imitation fruit and Honey flavors, particularly those intended for baked goods.
Safety
| WGK Germany | 3 |
