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3-phenylpropyl propionate

oxygenated compound

Found in 1 ingredient across the CompKitchen flavor graph.

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2D Lewis structure of 3-phenylpropyl propionate
2D Lewis Structure
Formula
C12H16O2
Molecular weight
192.25 g/mol
PubChem CID
61052 — full record on PubChem

Properties

Odor description
balsam, floral, hyacinth, mimosa
Volatility
medium
CAS number
122-74-7
Regulatory · United States

FEMA GRAS — Generally Recognized As Safe for flavoring use

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FEMA number
2897
GRAS publication
GRAS 3
FEMA primary name
3-PHENYLPROPYL PROPIONATE

Use-level matrix not extracted for this substance — check the source publication for current ppm guidance.

Source: FEMA GRAS publications 1-33.

Found in

Measured impact first, then profile share

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