Description

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Phenylacetate is a versatile chemical ester valued for its unique aromatic profile and solvent properties. This compound is particularly significant as a fragrance ingredient and a high-boiling specialty solvent in advanced formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating sophisticated scent profiles and as a reaction medium.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Used as a key aromatic ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, and fine fragrances for its sweet, balsamic, and honey-like notes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block or solvent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Specialty Solvent: Acts as a high-boiling point solvent for resins, polymers, and dyes in industrial coating and ink formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as an esterification agent or a protecting group intermediate in organic synthesis laboratories.
• Food Flavoring: Used in trace amounts as a flavor enhancer in certain food products, subject to regulatory compliance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydrofurfuryl Phenylacetate
CAS No.	5421-00-1
Molecular Formula	C13H16O3
Molecular Weight	220.26 g/mol
Synonyms	THF Phenylacetate; Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol, phenylacetate; Phenylacetic Acid Tetrahydrofurfuryl Ester; Tetrahydrofurfuryl α-toluate; 2-(Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl phenylacetate; FEMA 3298; (Tetrahydrofurfuryloxy)phenylmethanone (incorrect but sometimes used); Tetrahydrofurfuryl Benzeneacetate
EINECS	226-559-6

Quality Control

Our Tetrahydrofurfuryl Phenylacetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for fragrance and technical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.5080 - 1.5120
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.110 - 1.130
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

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