Benzyl Butyrate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note (estimated) CAS 103-37-7
A fresh fruity note with a soft jasmine floralcy and ripe apricot facets. It adds a juicy berry nuance to white floral and fruity accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note (estimated) |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Apple |
| Descriptor 3 | Pineapple |
| Odor Impact1 | 120 |
| Tenacity2 | 64 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 103-37-7 |
| INCI Name | Benzyl butyrate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 178.23 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl butanoate |
| InChIKey | VONGZNXBKCOUHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Butanoic acid, benzyl ester; Benzyl butanoate; Benzyl n butanoate; Aldehyde C-19; aldehyde C-19 (so-called); nat. benzyl butyrate; benzyl butyrate (natural); benzyl butyrate FCC; benzyl butyrate natural; benzyl N-butyrate; benzylbutyrate; butanoic acid phenyl methyl ester; butyric acid benzyl ester; phenyl methyl butanoate; phenyl methyl butyrate; phenylmethyl butanoate; phenylmethyl butyrate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 239.0 °C |
| Melting Point | 21.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 107.22 °C |
| Density | 1.005 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.037000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.8 |
| Solubility | insoluble in water, glycols, glycerol; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with a heavy fruity-floral, plum-like odour |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol | 0.11 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.072 % |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 0.013 % |
IFRA regulated substances declared for this material. For naturals — which are mixtures of many molecules — the interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them. On single molecules these shares are purity traces from the supplier specification; they are far too small to limit use and are therefore not counted.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.11 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.072 % |
| Benzyl benzoate | 0.013 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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