3-Methyl-2-Butenyl Benzoate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 5205-11-8
A balsamic note with a chocolate and ylang character and a soft fruity facet. Tea and natural, it adds a sweet floral depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 96 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 5205-11-8 |
| INCI Name | Prenyl benzoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 190.24 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-methylbut-2-enyl benzoate |
| InChIKey | INVWRXWYYVMFQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzoato prenile, benzoic acid 3-methyl-2-butenyl ester, benzoic acid, 3-methyl-2-butenyl ester, 2-buten-1-ol, 3-methyl-, 3-methyl but-2-enyl benzoate, 3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl benzoate, 3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl benzoate, 3-methylbut-2-enyl benzoate, prenol benzoate, proflora (IFF), benzoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 280.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 98.89 °C |
| Density | 1.01600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51400 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.004000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.818 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 38.64 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcoholic lotion |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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