Butyl Levulinate
Aroma Chemical CAS 2052-15-5
A fruity note with a herbal caramel character and a soft savoury facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Waxy |
| Descriptor 3 | Caramel |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2052-15-5 |
| INCI Name | Butyl laevulinate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H16O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 172.22 |
| IUPAC Name | butyl 4-oxopentanoate |
| InChIKey | ISBWNEKJSSLXOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
butyl 4-ketovalerate, butyl 4-oxopentanoate, N-butyl 4-oxopentanoate, butyl 4-oxovalerate, N-butyl acetopropionate, butyl acetyl propionate, butyl gamma-butyrolactone, butyl laevulinate, N-butyl laevulinate, N-butyl levulinate, levulinic acid butyl ester, levulinic acid, butyl ester, 4-keto pentanoic acid butyl ester, pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, butyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 237.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 92.22 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.038000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.457 |
| Solubility | alcohol; oils; water, 4940 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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