Isoamyl Benzoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 94-46-2
A sweet balsamic note with a green character and a soft waxy facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 3 | Apple |
| Impact Level | Medium (estimated) |
| Tenacity2 | 96 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 94-46-2 |
| INCI Name | Isoamylbenzoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H16O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 192.25 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-methylbutyl benzoate |
| InChIKey | MLLAPOCBLWUFAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
iso amyl benzoate 1-peak; iso amyl benzoate 2-peak; iso amyl benzoate natural; iso amylbenzoate; benzoato isoamile; benzoic acid 1-(3-methyl) butyl ester; benzoic acid 3-methyl-butyl ester; benzoic acid isoamyl ester; benzoic acid isopentyl ester; benzoic acid, 1-(3-methyl)butyl ester; 3-methyl butyl benzoate; 3-methyl-1-butanol benzoate; 3-methyl-1-butyl benzoate; 1-(3-methyl) butyl benzoate; 3-methylbutyl benzoate; iso pentyl alcohol benzoate; iso pentyl benzoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 261.00 °C |
| Density | 0.98600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.026000 mmHg @ 20.00 C. |
| LogP | 4.150 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 13.68 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid |
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