Benzyl 2-Hydroxypropionate
Aroma Chemical CAS 2051-96-9
A soft floral note with a buttery character and a soft fruity facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Buttery |
| Descriptor 3 | Fatty |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2051-96-9 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H12O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 180.20 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl 2-hydroxypropanoate |
| InChIKey | ZYTLPUIDJRKAAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzyl 2-hydroxypropanoate, 2-hydroxy-propionic acid benzyl ester, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid phenyl methyl ester, phenylmethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 279.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 116.67 °C |
| Density | 1.12000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.153 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 2.329e+004 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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