Benzoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, 2-Methylbutyl Ester
Aroma Chemical CAS 51115-63-0
A soft floral note with an orchid and woody character and a green balsamic facet. Herbal and natural, it adds a floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 3 | Woody |
Identification
| CAS Number | 51115-63-0 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H16O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 208.25 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methylbutyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| InChIKey | LCMNCRZMVCRJNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-hydroxybenzoic acid 2-methyl butyl ester, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid 2-methylbutyl ester, 2-methyl butyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 2-methylbutyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 2-methylbutyl salicylate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 366.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 117.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 109.44 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.405 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 21.89 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
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