Benzyl Formate
Aroma Chemical CAS 104-57-4
A fresh floral note with jasmine and hyacinth facets over a fruity green base. Soft raspberry and peach nuances add to its versatile floralcy.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Cherry |
| Descriptor 3 | Almond |
| Odor Impact1 | 130 |
| Tenacity2 | 8 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 104-57-4 |
| INCI Name | Benzyl formate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 136.15 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl formate |
| InChIKey | UYWQUFXKFGHYNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
ameisensaeurebenzylester; benzyl alcohol formate; benzyl formate FCC; benzyl formate natural; benzyl methanoate; formic acid (phenylmethyl) ester; formic acid benzyl ester; formic acid phenyl methyl ester; formic acid phenylmethyl ester; formic acid, benzyl ester; phenyl methyl formate; phenylmethyl formate; (phenylmethyl) methanoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 202.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 82.22 °C |
| Density | 1.082 |
| Refractive Index | 1.508 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.273000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.6 |
| Solubility | insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with an intense pleasant, floral-fruity odour |
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