Isobutyl Propionate
Aroma Chemical CAS 540-42-1
A sweet fruity note with a tutti frutti character and a soft green banana facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Fermented |
Identification
| CAS Number | 540-42-1 |
| INCI Name | Isobutyl propionate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 130.18 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methylpropyl propanoate |
| InChIKey | FZXRXKLUIMKDEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
iso butyl propanoate, iso butyl propionate (natural), iso butyl propionate natural, iso-butyl-propionate, 2-methyl propyl propanoate, 2-methyl propyl propionate, 2-methyl-1-propyl propanoate, 2-methylpropyl propanoate, 2-methylpropyl propionate, propanoic acid 2-methyl propyl ester, propanoic acid 2-methylpropyl ester, propanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester, propanoic acid, isobutyl ester, propionic acid isobutyl ester, propionic acid, isobutyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 137 °C |
| Melting Point | -71.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 26.67 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 6.470000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 2.158 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1700 mg/L @ 25 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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