Propanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, Butyl Ester, (2s)-
Aroma Chemical CAS 34451-19-9
A sweet fruity note with a fermented character and a soft milky facet. Creamy and natural, it adds a mushroom lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Fermented |
Identification
| CAS Number | 34451-19-9 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H14O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 146.18 |
| IUPAC Name | butyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate |
| InChIKey | MRABAEUHTLLEML-LURJTMIESA-N |
Synonyms
butyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate, N-butyl (S)-(-)-2-hydroxypropionate, butyl (S)-(-)-lactate, butyl (S)-2-hydroxypropionate, butyl alpha-hydroxypropionate, butyl L-lactate, (-)-butyl L-lactate, (S)-butyl lactate, (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid butyl ester, L-lactic acid n-butyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 185.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -28.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 69.44 °C |
| Density | 0.97800 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41900 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.156000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 0.875 |
| Solubility | water, 5.298e+004 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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