Isobutyl Benzoate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 120-50-3
A sweet fruity note with a musty powdery character and a soft balsamic facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Powdery |
| Descriptor 3 | Gourmand |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 16 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 120-50-3 |
| INCI Name | Isobutyl benzoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 178.23 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methylpropyl benzoate |
| InChIKey | KYZHGEFMXZOSJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzoic acid 2-methyl propyl ester, benzoic acid isobutyl ester, benzoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester, benzoic acid, isobutyl ester, iso butyl benzenecarboxylate, iso butyl benzoate natural, iso-butyl-benzoate, 2-methyl propyl benzoate, 2-methylpropyl benzoate, 2-methylpropyl-benzoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 242.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 96.11 °C |
| Density | 0.99400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48900 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.037000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.230 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 98.34 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear oily liquid |
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