Benzyl Propionate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 122-63-4
A sweet fruity floral note with a soft jasmine character and a ripe banana nuance. It rounds fruity and white floral accords with a smooth even sweetness.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Jasmin |
| Odor Impact1 | 120 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 20 h |
| Tenacity2 | 8 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 122-63-4 |
| INCI Name | Benzyl propionate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 164.20 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl propanoate |
| InChIKey | VHOMAPWVLKRQAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Benzyl Propanoate, Propionic Acid, benzyl Ester, Propanoic acid, Plugo Benzyl propionale, benzyl propinate, benzyl propionate (natural), benzyl propionate FCC, benzyl propionate natural, natural, phenyl methyl propanoate, phenyl methyl propionate, phenylmethyl propanoate, phenylmethyl propionate, ( phenylmethyl) propanoate, propanoic acid (phenylmethyl) ester, propanoic acid phenyl methyl ester, propanoic acid phenylmethyl ester, phenylmethyl ester, propionic acid benzyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 221.0 °C |
| Flash Point | >100 °C |
| Density | 1.028 |
| Refractive Index | 1.495 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.065000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 2.4 |
| Solubility | insoluble in water; poorly soluble in glycerol, glycols, and mineral oil |
| Appearance | Dry Powder; Liquid; Liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol | 0.5 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.055 % |
| Linalyl Acetate | 0.035 % |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 0.03 % |
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 | 0.5 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.055 % |
| Linalyl acetate | 0.035 % |
| Benzyl benzoate | 0.03 % |
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.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.