Phenethyl Octanoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 5457-70-5
A sweet waxy note with a green character and a soft cocoa facet. Fruity and natural, it adds a green lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
Identification
| CAS Number | 5457-70-5 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C16H24O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 248.36 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-phenylethyl octanoate |
| InChIKey | ASETYIALRXDVDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzyl carbinyl octanoate, benzylcarbinyl octanoate, octanoic acid 2-phenyl ethyl ester, octanoic acid phenethyl ester, octanoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester, octanoic acid, phenethyl ester, phenethyl caprylate, 2-phenethyl caprylate, 2-phenyl ethyl caprylate, phenyl ethyl octanoate, 2-phenylethyl caprylate, 2-phenylethyl octanoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 295.00 °C |
| Density | 0.94700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000107 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 5.355 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 0.4678 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
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