ISOBUTYL BENZOATE

CAS NO.：120-50-3
Empirical Formula: C11H14O2
Molecular Weight: 178.23
MDL number: MFCD00048344
EINECS: 204-401-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-11-28 16:31:43

What is ISOBUTYL BENZOATE?

Description

Isobutyl benzoate has a floral-leafy odor reminiscent of rose and geranium. May be prepared from benzoic acid and isobutyl alcohol in the presence of HCL catalyst; or by ester exchange between methylbenzoate and isobutyl alcohol in the presence of potassium isobutylate.

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

Chemical properties

Isobutyl benzoate has a green, floral-leafy odor reminiscent of rose and geranium.

Occurrence

Reported found in cocoa, banana, cherry, papaya, beer and cider.

The Uses of ISOBUTYL BENZOATE

Perfumes and flavors.

The Uses of ISOBUTYL BENZOATE

2-Methylpropyl Ester Benzoic Acid is an volatile aroma compound found in natural wild cherry wine, litchi ice wine and squid. 2-Methylpropyl Ester Benzoic Acid is also a found as a component in essential oils like Dittrichia graveolens (L.) Greuter, Hypericum rumeliacum Boiss. and Alpinia Officinarum rhizomes.

Definition

ChEBI: A benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of benzoic acid with isobutanol.

Preparation

From benzoic acid and isobutyl alcohol in the presence of HCl catalyst, or by ester exchange between methylbenzoate and isobutyl alcohol in the presence of potassium isobutylate

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: chemical with a sweet, fruity nuance.

Properties of ISOBUTYL BENZOATE

Boiling point:	241-242 °C(lit.)
Density	0.996 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.495(lit.)
FEMA	2185 \| ISOBUTYL BENZOATE
Flash point:	205 °F
solubility	Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet fruity musty powdery balsam
JECFA Number	856
BRN	2045961
Dielectric constant	5.9（-7℃）
CAS DataBase Reference	120-50-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Isobutyl benzoate (120-50-3)

Safety information for ISOBUTYL BENZOATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.