FEMA 2687
- Product Name
- FEMA 2687
- CAS No.
- 7775-39-5
- Chemical Name
- FEMA 2687
- Synonyms
- FEMA 2687;STYRALYL ISOBUTYRATE;Styrallyliso-butyrate;1-phenylethylisobutyrate;ALPHA-METHYLBENZYLISOBUTYRATE;Isobutyric acid 1-phenylethyl ester;Isobutyric acid α-methylbenzyl ester;2-methyl-propanoicaci1-phenylethylester;Propanoicacid,2-methyl-,1-phenylethylEster;2-Methylpropanoic acid 1-phenylethyl ester
- CBNumber
- CB7390119
- Molecular Formula
- C12H16O2
- Formula Weight
- 192.25
- MOL File
- 7775-39-5.mol
FEMA 2687 Property
- Boiling point:
- 243.1±9.0 °C(Predicted)
- Density
- 0.996±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
- FEMA
- 2687 | ALPHA-METHYLBENZYL ISOBUTYRATE
- Odor
- at 100.00 %. fruity tropical jasmin green mango
- Odor Type
- floral
- JECFA Number
- 804
- LogP
- 3.16
- EPA Substance Registry System
- Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1-phenylethyl ester (7775-39-5)
FEMA 2687 Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
Description
α-Methylbenzyl isobutyrate has a jasmine-like, floral odor. May be prepared by esterification (under azeotropic conditions) of methylphenylcarbinol with isobutyric acid.
Chemical Properties
α-Methylbenzyl isobutyrate has a jasmine-like, floral odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in apple, beer, cocoa, grape, grape brandy, passion fruit, rum, sake, strawberry, whiskey and wine.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-Phenylethyl isobutyrate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
Preparation
By esterification (under azeotropic conditions) of methylphenylcarbinol with isobutryic acid.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: heavy oily, green floral rosy with a powdery note and with tropical mango like nuances.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: sweet, floral, rosy with a ripe, fruity fleshy finish and a lingering aftertaste.