Benzyl Isovalerate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 103-38-8
A sweet fruity note with an apple and pineapple character and a soft herbal facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Animal-like |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 148 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 103-38-8 |
| INCI Name | Benzyl isovalerate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H16O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 192.25 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl 3-methylbutanoate |
| InChIKey | HVJKZICIMIWFCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzyl 3-methyl butanoate, benzyl 3-methyl butyrate, benzyl 3-methylbutanoate, benzyl 3-methylbutyrate, benzyl iso valerate, benzyl isopentanoate, benzyl isovalerate FCC, benzyl isovalerate natural, benzyl isovalerianate, benzyl-iso-valerate FCC, butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, butyric acid, 3-methyl-, benzyl ester, 3-methyl butanoic acid phenyl ethyl ester, 3-methyl butanoic acid phenyl methyl ester, iso pentanoic acid phenyl methyl ester, iso pentanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester, phenyl methyl 3-methyl butanoate, phenylmethyl 3-methylbutanoate, iso propyl acetic acid benzyl ester, iso propyl acetic acid, benzyl ester, iso valeric acid benzyl ester, iso valeric acid, benzyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 245.5 °C |
| Density | 0.98200 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.017000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 3.260 |
| Solubility | alcohol; fixed oils; water, 78.74 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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