Benzyl 2-Methylbutyrate
Aroma Chemical CAS 56423-40-6
A sweet fruity note with a soft floral character and plum, apricot facets. It adds a ripe fruity sweetness to jasmine, tuberose and fruity accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Gardenia |
Identification
| CAS Number | 56423-40-6 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H16O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 192.25 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl 2-methylbutanoate |
| InChIKey | PTKDIBUNVYIPOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzyl 2-methylbutanoate, benzyl-2-methylbutyrate, butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, butyric acid, 2-methyl-, benzyl ester, 2-methyl butanoic acid phenyl methyl ester, phenylmethyl 2-methylbutanoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 248.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 98.89 °C |
| Density | 0.98200 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48600 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.018000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.370 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 51.02 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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