| Identification | More | [Name]
BENZYL ISOVALERATE | [CAS]
103-38-8 | [Synonyms]
BENZYL-3-METHYL BUTANOATE
BENZYL 3-METHYLBUTYRATE
BENZYL ISOVALERATE
FEMA 2151
FEMA 2152
3-methylbutanoicacidphenylmethylester
3-methyl-butanoicaciphenylethylester
3-methyl-butanoicaciphenylmethylester
Benzyl isopentanoate
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, phenylethyl ester
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester
Butanoicacid,3-methyl-,phenylmethylester
Isopentanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester
isopentanoicacid,phenylmethylester
Isopropyl acetic acid, benzyl ester
isopropylaceticacid,benzylester
Isovaleric acid, benzyl ester
isovalericacid,benzylester
Phenylmethyl (benzyl) isovalerate
BENZYL ISOVALERATE 98+% FCC | [EINECS(EC#)]
203-106-7 | [Molecular Formula]
C12H16O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00048348 | [Molecular Weight]
192.25 | [MOL File]
103-38-8.mol |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Risk Statements ]
36/38 | [Safety Statements ]
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [WGK Germany ]
2
| [RTECS ]
NY1415000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29156000 | [Toxicity]
Both the acute oral LD50 value in rats and the acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg(Moreno, 1974). |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Benzyl isovalerate has a powerful, fruity apple odor. | [Chemical Properties]
BENZYL ISOVALERATE is a liquid with a heavy, floral odor, which is used in perfumery for oriental
and heavy blossom odors. | [Occurrence]
Reported found in cherimoya (Anonna cherimoli Mill.), sapodilla fruit and lambs’ lettuce (Valerianella locusta). | [Uses]
Sometimes used in perfume formulations for Oriental fragrance types - it blends well with Opopanax - in Rose bases, Fougercs, and in novelty-type fragrances (Tobaccoeffect, etc.). It is somewhat fresher-floral than the n-valerate. Used in flavour compositions for imitation Apple, Apricot, Banana, Cherry, Cheese, Pineapple, Raspberry, Walnut, etc. It is also suggested for use in Tobacco flavours. Concentrations are usually about 50 ppm in the finished product but may be as high as 200 ppm in chewing gum. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Benzyl 3-methylbutanoate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol. | [Preparation]
May be prepared by esterification of isovaleric acid with benzyl alcohol. | [Taste threshold values]
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: sweet, fruity and balsamic with tropical and dried fruit nuances. |
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