Pentyl Benzoate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 2049-96-9
A soft floral note with a green character and a soft musky amber facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Soft |
| Descriptor 3 | Rose |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 96 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 2049-96-9 |
| INCI Name | Amyl benzoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H16O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 192.25 |
| IUPAC Name | pentyl benzoate |
| InChIKey | QKNZNUNCDJZTCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
N-amyl benzoate, N amyl benzoate, amyl benzoate FCC, amyl-benzoate (N-amyl-benzoate), benzoic acid amyl ester, benzoic acid N-pentyl ester, benzoic acid pentyl ester, benzoic acid, pentyl ester, N-pentyl benzoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 260.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 120.00 °C |
| Density | 0.989 to 0.993 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4943 to 1.4963 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.026700 mmHg @ 20.00 C. |
| LogP | 4.162 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 22 mg/L @ 20 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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