α-Methylbenzyl butyrate , ≥98%,FG , 3460-44-4

Synonym(s):
Styrallyl butyrate

CAS NO.：3460-44-4

Empirical Formula: C12H16O2

Molecular Weight: 192.25

MDL number:

EINECS: 222-409-5

PRODUCT Properties

• Boiling point: 83-84 °C3 mm Hg(lit.)
• Density: 0.99 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• FEMA: 2686 | ALPHA-METHYLBENZYL BUTYRATE
• refractive index: n20/D 1.487(lit.)
• Flash point: 229 °F
• Odor: at 100.00 %. sweet fruity berry juicy earthy floral jasmin
• Odor Type: fruity
• JECFA Number: 803
• LogP: 3.34

Description and Uses

α-Methylbenzyl butyrate has a fruital-floral, jasmine-like odor and apricot/apple-like flavor notes. May be prepared from methylphenylcarbinol and n-butyric acid by esterification.
A sibirica oil is obtained by steam distillation of the needles and twigs of Siberian fir. The oil is an almost colorless to very slightly yellow liquid with a fragrant, pine-like odor and pungent taste.

Safety

• WGK Germany: 3