3-Methyl-2-Butenyl Salicylate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 68555-58-8
A green floral note with an orchid character and a soft woody facet. Herbal and metallic, it adds a green floralcy to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 192 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 68555-58-8 |
| INCI Name | 2-isopentenyl salicylate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H14O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 206.24 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-methylbut-2-enyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| InChIKey | MCAYDAOGSVHGEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl ester, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3-methyl-2-butenyl ester, 2-buten-1-ol, 3-methyl-, 3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl salicylate, 3-methyl-2-butenyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl salicylate, 3-methylbut-2-enyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 2-iso pentenyl salicylate, prenyl salicylate, salicylate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 370.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 113.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 67.78 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000457 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.217 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 26.51 mg/L @ 25 C (est); AP roll-on 15% (good) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid to solid |
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