3-PHENYLPROPYL ISOBUTYRATE Property

Melting point:

-60 °C

Boiling point:

282 °C (lit.)

Density 

0.979 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

FEMA 

2893 | 3-PHENYLPROPYL ISOBUTYRATE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.486(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Odor

at 100.00 %. fruity tropical apricot plum balsamic jammy honey bready osmanthus dried fruit

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

640

LogP

3.75

CAS DataBase Reference

103-58-2

EPA Substance Registry System

3-Phenylpropyl isobutyrate (103-58-2)

Safety

Safety Statements 

24/25

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

NQ5440000

HS Code 

2915.90.2000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

3-PHENYLPROPYL ISOBUTYRATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

Chemical Properties

3-Phenylpropyl isobutyrate has a sweet, balsamic odor and a bittersweet flavor reminiscent of peach. It has a finer and fresher odor than the corresponding n-butyrate.

Preparation

By esterification of hydrocinnamic alcohol with n-butyric acid.

General Description

3-Phenylpropyl isobutyrate belongs to the cinnamyl phenylpropyl group of fragrance materials. It is the key volatile constituent of Roman camomile essential oil.