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Propyl benzoate

Propyl benzoate structure

Propyl benzoate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    2315-68-6

  • Formula:

    C10H12O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Propyl benzoate

  • Synonyms:

    Benzoic acid,propyl ester;Propyl benzoate;n-Propyl benzoate;NSC 229333

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Cosmetic Preservative

Description

Propyl benzoate has a balsamic odor reminiscent of nuts with a sweet, fruity, nut-like taste. CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID


Liquid|colourless oily liquid with a warm, herbaceous, balsamic, nut-like odour


Propyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and propanol. It has a balsamic odor reminescent of nuts with a sweet, fruity, nut-like taste. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite and an antimicrobial food preservative.

Propyl benzoate Basic Attributes

164.2

164.20

219-020-8

VWK210B7WS

229333

DTXSID4044878

29163100

Characteristics

26.3

3

Liquid

1.03606 g/cm3 @ Temp: 5.00 °C

-51.6 °C

211 °C

209 °F

1.502

251.4mg/L(20 ºC)

Store below +30°C.

0.181 hPa (25 °C)

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

3

24/25

Propyl benzoate Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

It is formed by transesterification of methyl benzoate and propanol in the presence of sodium propoxide. It is formed by co-heating benzoyl sulfate and propanol at 90~95℃.

Uses

GB 2760-1996 stipulates the permitted food spices.

Benzoic acid, propyl ester: ACTIVE

Food additives -> Flavoring Agents|Cosmetics -> Preservative; Solvent

Flavoring Agents

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:164.20
XLogP3:3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:4
Exact Mass:164.083729621
Monoisotopic Mass:164.083729621
Topological Polar Surface Area:26.3
Heavy Atom Count:12
Complexity:137
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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