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Product Name: |
Isoamyl benzoate |
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Synonyms: |
Isopentyl alcohol, benzoate;isopentylalcohol,benzoate;so-Amyl benzoate;3-methylbutylbenzoate;Benzoic acid, 1-(3-methyl)butyl ester;Benzoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester;benzoicacid,1-(3-methyl)butylester;benzoicacid3-methylbutylester |
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CAS: |
94-46-2 |
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MF: |
C12H16O2 |
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MW: |
192.25 |
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EINECS: |
202-334-4 |
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Product Categories: |
Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;I-L |
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Mol File: |
94-46-2.mol |
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Boiling point |
261-262 °C(lit.) |
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density |
0.99 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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FEMA |
2058 | ISOAMYL BENZOATE |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.494(lit.) |
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Fp |
>230 °F |
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storage temp. |
Store below +30°C. |
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JECFA Number |
857 |
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Merck |
14,5113 |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
94-46-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, benzoate(94-46-2) |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, benzoate (94-46-2) |
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WGK Germany |
2 |
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RTECS |
DH3078000 |
| Description |
Isoamyl benzoate has a fruity, slightly pungent odor. May be prepared by transesterification of methyl benzoate and isoamyl alcohol in the presence of potassium isoamylate; also by heating benzoyl chloride and isoamyl acetate. |
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Chemical Properties |
Isoamyl benzoate has a mild, sweet, fruit-like odor |
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Chemical Properties |
Colorless liquid; fruity odor. Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol. Combustible. |
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Uses |
In perfumery and cosmetics. |
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Taste threshold values |
Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: sweet, fruity with a green tropical nuance. |
