Benzyl Isoamyl Ether
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 122-73-6
A green note with a green bean and pea character and a soft gardenia jasmine facet. Weedy and natural, it adds a green floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 2 | Anisic |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 12 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 122-73-6 |
| INCI Name | Benzyl isoamyl ether |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 178.27 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-methylbutoxymethylbenzene |
| InChIKey | RXXCIBALSKQCAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
iso amyl benzyl ether, tert-amyl benzyl ether, benzene, ((3-methylbutoxy)methyl)-, benzene, [(3-methylbutoxy)methyl]-, benzyl 3-methylbutyl ether, benzyl isopentyl ether, benzyl isopentyl, gardenia ether (Bedoukian), gardenia oxide, ((3-methyl butoxy)methyl) benzene, [(3-methylbutoxy)methyl]benzene, 3-methylbutoxymethylbenzene, ether
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 237 °C @ 748 mmHg |
| Density | 0.90400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48100 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.101000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.725 |
| Solubility | alcohol; isopropyl myristate; paraffin oil |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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