Butyl 2-Methylvalerate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 6297-41-2
A soft floral note with a chamomile and rose character and a soft fruity facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Chamomile |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 6297-41-2 |
| INCI Name | Butyl isohexanoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 172.26 |
| IUPAC Name | butyl 2-methylpentanoate |
| InChIKey | FMVUGLMJUHFPSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
butyl 2-methyl pentanoate, butyl 2-methyl valerate, butyl 2-methylpentanoate, butyl alpha-methyl valerate, butyl isohexanoate, butyl-2-methylvalerate, camomille ester (Tadimety), chamomile valerate, methyl camomile, methyl camomille (Givaudan), methyl chamomile, pentanoic acid 2-methyl-, butyl ester, pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester, valeric acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 195.72 °C |
| Flash Point | 77.22 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.413000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.686 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 55 mg/L @ 20 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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