Isoamyl Benzoate , >98.0%(GC) , 94-46-2

CAS NO.：94-46-2

Empirical Formula: C12H16O2

Molecular Weight: 192.25

MDL number: MFCD00026515

EINECS: 202-334-4

PRODUCT Properties

• Boiling point: 261-262 °C (lit.)
• Density: 0.99 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• vapor pressure: 1hPa at 66℃
• refractive index: n20/D 1.494(lit.)
• FEMA: 2058 | ISOAMYL BENZOATE
• Flash point: >230 °F
• storage temp.: Store below +30°C.
• Water Solubility: Insoluble in water
• form: clear liquid
• color: Colorless
• Odor: at 100.00 %. sweet balsamic green waxy
• Odor Type: balsamic
• Merck: 14,5113
• JECFA Number: 857
• Dielectric constant: 5.1（20℃）
• LogP: 4.272 at 25℃
• CAS DataBase Reference: 94-46-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, benzoate(94-46-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, benzoate (94-46-2)

Description and Uses

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.

Isoamyl benzoate is a common ester used in the fragrance and flavor industry. It has pleasant fruity and floral aromas, making it popular in a variety of fragrances.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS09
• Hazard statements: H411
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: DH3078000
• HS Code: 2916.31.5000
• Toxicity: The acute oral LD₅₀ value was reported as 6.33 g/kg in the rat . The acute dermal LD₅₀ for sample no. 71-24 was reported to be > 5 g/kg in the rabbit