Benzyl propionate

Synonym(s):Benzyl propionate

CAS NO.：122-63-4
Empirical Formula: C10H12O2
Molecular Weight: 164.2
MDL number: MFCD00027003
EINECS: 204-559-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is Benzyl propionate?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

Chemical properties

Benzyl propionate is a liquid with a sweet, fruity odor, which is used in perfumery for floral, fruity notes and in fruit flavor compositions.

Chemical properties

Benzyl propionate has a sweet, fruity-floral odor and a peach-, apricot-like taste.

Occurrence

Reported found in strawberry and melon.

The Uses of Benzyl propionate

Benzyl Propionate is a flavoring agent which is liquid, colorless and has a sweet, fruity odor. it is soluble in most fixed oils and alcohol, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, and insoluble in glycerin.

Preparation

By esterification of benzyl alcohol with propionic acid.

Definition

ChEBI: Benzyl propionate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: fruity, sweet, green and powdery with a ripe berry nuance.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 55, p. 5678, 1990 DOI: 10.1021/jo00309a007
Synthetic Communications, 25, p. 2435, 1995 DOI: 10.1080/00397919508015447
Synthesis, p. 853, 1990 DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-27034

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 30 ppm

Properties of Benzyl propionate

Melting point:	221-223°C
Boiling point:	222 °C (lit.)
Density	1.03 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	12-17.465Pa at 25℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.497(lit.)
FEMA	2150 \| BENZYL PROPIONATE
Flash point:	205 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	1000g/L in organic solvents at 20 ℃
form	neat
pka	0[at 20 ℃]
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet fruity floral banana jasmin balsam
Water Solubility	100-742mg/L at 20-25℃
JECFA Number	842
BRN	2046122
CAS DataBase Reference	122-63-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Propanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester(122-63-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzyl propionate (122-63-4)

Safety information for Benzyl propionate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H303:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P403:Store in a well-ventilated place.