2-Phenylethyl propionate 

2-Phenylethyl propionate is an aromatic compound with sweet, fruity and floral notes, which acts as an insect attractant. 2-Phenylethyl propionate is widely used in cosmetics such as perfumes, shampoos and soaps, as well as non-cosmetic products including detergents and household cleaners. 2-Phenylethyl propionate has been granted GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) certification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration^[1].

A sequential whole-cell biocatalytic cascade using baker's yeast followed by recombinant E. coli BL21(DE3) cells co-expressing BdADH2 and BdBVMO5 (1 mg mL^-1 1-phenylpent-1-en-3-one; 16 h bioreduction, 5 h biooxidation) produces 2-phenylethyl propionate at a yield of 77% after 5 h of biooxidation, with 2-phenylethanol as a minor side product^[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

178.23

C₁₁H₁₄O₂

122-70-3

Liquid (Density: 1.007 g/cm³)

O=C(OCCC=1C=CC=CC1)CC

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Store at room temperature 3 years

• [1]. Zocchi S B, et al. Synthesis of 2-phenylethyl esters using yeasts and recombinant Escherichia coli cells[J]. Biocatalysis and Biotransformation, 2026, 44(1): 26-33.