Description

Ethyl 4-Phenylbutyrate is an organic ester compound valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient. Its significance lies in its ability to impart fruity, sweet, and wine-like aromatic notes, making it a key component in sophisticated formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key aromatic component in creating and enhancing fruity, sweet, and wine-like flavor profiles for food, beverages, and perfumes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent or starting material in various chemical reactions, including esterifications and Grignard reactions, within research and development.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated as a fragrance ingredient in lotions, creams, and other cosmetic products for its pleasant and stable scent characteristics.
• Food Additives: Employed as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart specific fruity notes to a wide range of processed food products.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories as a standard or reagent for method development and analytical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Phenylbutyrate
CAS No.	10031-93-3
Molecular Formula	C12H16O2
Molecular Weight	192.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Phenylbutanoate; 4-Phenylbutyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Phenylbutyrate; Ethyl γ-Phenylbutyrate; Benzenebutanoic acid, ethyl ester; NSC 406925; Butyric acid, 4-phenyl-, ethyl ester; γ-Phenylbutyric acid ethyl ester
EINECS	233-099-7

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Phenylbutyrate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. For customers with specific regulatory needs, we can supply material supported by GMP and ISO compliant documentation upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.486 - 1.490
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.010 - 1.030
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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