3-Phenylpropionic acid methyl ester

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Product Name:    3-Phenylpropionic acid methyl ester

CAS:    103-25-3
MF:    C10H12O2
MW:    164.2
EINECS:    203-092-2

Mol File:    103-25-3.mol
3-Phenylpropionic acid methyl ester Structure
3-Phenylpropionic acid methyl ester Chemical Properties
Melting point     142-145 °C
Boiling point     91-92 °C4 mm Hg(lit.)
density     1.043 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA     2741 | METHYL 3-PHENYLPROPIONATE
refractive index     n20/D 1.502(lit.)
Fp     212 °F
storage temp.     Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Water Solubility     Soluble in chloroform. Insoluble in water.
JECFA Number    643
BRN     1909591
InChIKey    RPUSRLKKXPQSGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference    103-25-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference    3-Phenylpropanoic acid methyl ester(103-25-3)
EPA Substance Registry System    Benzenepropanoic acid, methyl ester (103-25-3)
Safety Information
Safety Statements     24/25
WGK Germany     2
TSCA     Yes
HS Code     29163990
MSDS Information
Provider    Language
SigmaAldrich    English
ALFA    English
3-Phenylpropionic acid methyl ester Usage And Synthesis
Description    Methyl 3-phenylpropionate has a strong floral-fruity odor. May be prepared by reduction of methyl cinnamate in methanol solution with hydrogen and Ni under pressure.
Chemical Properties    Methyl-3-phenylpropionate has a strong floral–fruity odor, with honey and wine-like undertones
Chemical Properties    Clear light yellow liquid
Occurrence    Reported found in tabasco peppers, grapes, rhubarb, soursop and basil
Uses    3-Phenylpropionic Acid Methyl Ester is an ester derivative of 3-phenylpropionic acid that is sometimes present in fragrance ingredients.
Preparation    By reduction of methyl cinnamate in methanol solution with hydrogen and Ni under pressure
Aroma threshold values    Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet, rich spicy Ceylon cinnamonlike, balsamic with fruity, resinous and powdery nuances
Taste threshold values    Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: cinnamon spicy, sweet, balsamic with fruity floral and resinous nuances.
Synthesis Reference(s)    Tetrahedron Letters, 30, p. 5293, 1989 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)93768-2
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 95, p. 625, 1973 DOI: 10.1021/ja00783a073