Description

Ethyl 3-Phenylglycidate is a high-value aromatic ester widely recognized for its sweet, fruity, and honey-like odor profile. This compound is a key intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart rich, complex notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create sophisticated organoleptic profiles or specific molecular structures.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A primary building block for synthesizing strawberry, honey, and fruity flavor compounds.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of advanced fragrance ingredients for perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral synthon in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Employed in creating natural-identical flavorings for candies, beverages, and dairy products.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions involving epoxide rings.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Phenylglycidate
CAS No.	121-39-1
Molecular Formula	C11H12O3
Molecular Weight	192.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Phenylglycidate; Ethyl (Phenyl)glycidate; Ethyl 2,3-Epoxy-3-phenylpropionate; Ethyl 3-Phenyloxiranecarboxylate; Strawberry Aldehyde; Fraise Ethyl Ester; Ethyl β-Phenylglycidate; Ethyl Phenylglycidate
EINECS	204-464-7

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Phenylglycidate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for assay and purity, to ensure it meets the high standards required for flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific impurities are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.515 - 1.520
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.120 - 1.130

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.