Benzyl Valerate
Aroma Chemical CAS 10361-39-4
A fruity floral note with a soft apple skin character.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Apple |
Identification
| CAS Number | 10361-39-4 |
| INCI Name | Benzyl valerate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H16O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 192.25 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl pentanoate |
| InChIKey | YZJCDVRXBOPXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzyl N-valerate, benzyl pentanoate, benzyl-valerate, pentanoic acid benzyl ester, pentanoic acid phenyl methyl ester, pentanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester, phenyl methyl pentanoate, phenylmethyl pentanoate, valeric acid benzyl ester, valeric acid, benzyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 236 °C |
| Flash Point | 116 °C |
| Density | 0.99000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.013000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.526 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 44.15 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol (ba) | 1 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.1 % |
| Benzyl Benzoate (bb) | 0.05 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl alcohol | 1 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.1 % |
| Benzyl benzoate | 0.05 % |
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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