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Benzyl isovalerate

Benzyl isovalerate structure

Benzyl isovalerate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    103-38-8

  • Formula:

    C12H16O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Benzyl isovalerate

  • Synonyms:

    Butanoic acid,3-methyl-,phenylmethyl ester;Isovaleric acid,benzyl ester;Benzyl isovalerate;Benzyl 3-methylbutyrate;Benzyl 3-methylbutanoate;Benzyl isopentanoate;NSC 46124;Phenylmethyl isovalerate

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Perfuming

Description

colourless liquid with a powerful, fruity, apple odour


Benzyl 3-methylbutanoate is a carboxylic ester. It derives from a benzyl alcohol.

Benzyl isovalerate Basic Attributes

192.25

192.25

203-106-7

87UKH01DMA

46124

DTXSID1047603

2915900090

Characteristics

26.3

3.26

colourless liquid with a powerful, fruity, apple odour

0.988 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

245 °C

>230 °F

n20/D 1.488(lit.)

insoluble in water; poorly soluble in glycerol, propylene glycol; soluble in oils

0.0294mmHg at 25°C

Peritoneal-mouse LD50: 250 mg/kg

Thermal decomposition releases toxic nitrogen oxides and bromide fumes

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

2

36/38

24/25-37-26

NY1415000

Warehouse ventilated, low temperature and dry

P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362

H315

Not Classified

Toxicity

highly toxic

Benzyl isovalerate Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

Derived by esterification of isovaleric acid and benzyl alcohol.

Uses

GB 2760-1996 allows the use of food flavors. It is mainly used to prepare fruit flavors and tobacco flavors such as cheese and apple.

Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester: ACTIVE

Food additives -> Flavoring Agents|Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavoring Agents

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:192.25
XLogP3:3.3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:5
Exact Mass:192.115029749
Monoisotopic Mass:192.115029749
Topological Polar Surface Area:26.3
Heavy Atom Count:14
Complexity:169
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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