| Identification | More | [Name]
Benzyl isobutyrate | [CAS]
103-28-6 | [Synonyms]
BENZYL 2-METHYLPROPANOATE
BENZYL 2-METHYLPROPIONATE
Benzyl isobutanoate
BENZYL ISOBUTYRATE
FEMA 2141
ISOBUTYRIC ACID BENZYL ESTER
2-methylpropanoicacidphenylmethylester
2-methyl-propanoicaciphenylmethylester
Benzylester kyseliny isomaselne
benzylesterkyselinyisomaselne
Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester
Propanoicacid,2-methyl-,phenylmethylester
BENZYL ISOBUTYRATE 97+% FCC
Benzylisobutyrat
Benzyl isobutyrate, 98+%
BENZYL ISOBUTYRATE, NATURAL
1-(Benzyloxy)-2-methylpropanal
2-Methylpropanoic acid benzyl ester
2-Methylpropionic acid benzyl ester | [EINECS(EC#)]
203-095-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C11H14O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00048315 | [Molecular Weight]
178.23 | [MOL File]
103-28-6.mol |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Risk Statements ]
R10:Flammable. | [Safety Statements ]
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition-No smoking .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [RIDADR ]
UN 3272 3/PG 3
| [WGK Germany ]
1
| [RTECS ]
NQ4550000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29156000 | [Toxicity]
The acute oral LD50 in rats was found to be 2850 mg/kg. The acute dermal LD50 was reported to be > 5 ml/kg in the rabbit |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Benzyl isobutyrate has a fresh, floral, somewhat jasmine-like, fruity odor and sweet, strawberry-like taste. | [Occurrence]
Reported found in mint, spearmint, beer, cherimoya (Annona cherimolia Mill.) and Passiflora edulis
hybrid juice. | [Uses]
Useful in fruity-spicy-herbaceous fragrance types, in Gardenia, Jasmin, Rose bases, etc., in trace amounts or in higher concentration if used as a modifier for Benzyl acetate. Occasionally used in flavour compositions, mainly in imitation Banana, Raspberry, Strawberry, and in “Tutti-frutti” flavour. Concentrations are usually about 25 ppm in the finished product.
| [Definition]
ChEBI: Phenylmethyl 2-methylpropanoate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol. | [Preparation]
May be prepared from benzyl alcohol and isobutyric acid, by the action of aluminum ethylate on a mixture of benzyl and
butyric aldehydes. | [Taste threshold values]
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: fruity and sweet with ripe berry nuances. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
Synthesis, p. 1017, 1986 DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31855 | [Flammability and Explosibility]
Nonflammable |
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