Butyl Lactate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 138-22-7
A green fruity note with an apple and kiwi character and a soft melon facet. Waxy and natural, it adds a juicy fruit lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Gourmand |
| Descriptor 2 | Milky |
| Descriptor 3 | Fatty |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 126 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 138-22-7 |
| INCI Name | Butyl lactate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H14O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 146.18 |
| IUPAC Name | butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate |
| InChIKey | MRABAEUHTLLEML-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate, butyl alpha-hydroxypropionoate, N-butyl lactate, butyl lactate natural, N-butyl lactate natural, butyl lactate synthetic, butyl lactate, natural, butyl-lactate, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid butyl ester, lactic acid butyl ester, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 186.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -28.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 69.44 °C |
| Density | 0.97300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41800 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.400000 mmHg @ 20.00 C. |
| LogP | 0.980 |
| Solubility | alcohol; paraffin oil; water, 4.00E+04 mg/L @ 20 C (exp) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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