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Benzyl isobutyrate

Benzyl isobutyrate structure

Benzyl isobutyrate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    103-28-6

  • Formula:

    C11H14O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Benzyl isobutyrate

  • Synonyms:

    Propanoic acid,2-methyl-,phenylmethyl ester;Isobutyric acid,benzyl ester;Benzyl isobutyrate;Benzyl 2-methylpropionate;Benzyl isobutanoate;Phenylmethyl 2-methylpropanoate;NSC 406201;NSC 46112;Benzyl 2-methylpropanoate

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Perfuming

Description

Liquid


Liquid|colourless liquid with a fresh, fruity-floral odour


Phenylmethyl 2-methylpropanoate is a carboxylic ester. It derives from a benzyl alcohol.

Benzyl isobutyrate Basic Attributes

178.23

178.23

1869299

203-095-9

P98PE45V9M

406201|46112

DTXSID6047602

2915900090

Characteristics

26.3

2.81

Liquid

1.0±0.1 g/cm3

229 °C

138 °F

1.497

insoluble in water and glycerin, soluble in organic solvents, oils

0.0513mmHg at 25°C

Safety Information

UN 3272 3/PG 3

1

10

16-24/25

NQ4550000

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501

H226

Not Classified

Benzyl isobutyrate Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

It is made by esterification of benzyl alcohol and isobutyrate. It is derived from benzyl alcohol and butyraldehyde under the catalysis of lead ethanol.

Uses

GB 2760--1996: Food flavors allowed to be used. It is mainly used for blending flavors such as snakeberry and strawberry.

Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester: ACTIVE

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Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:178.23
XLogP3:3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:4
Exact Mass:178.099379685
Monoisotopic Mass:178.099379685
Topological Polar Surface Area:26.3
Heavy Atom Count:13
Complexity:158
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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