FEMA 2686 Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

83-84 °C3 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

0.99 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.487(lit.)

FEMA 

2686 | ALPHA-METHYLBENZYL BUTYRATE

Flash point:

229 °F

Odor

at 100.00 %. sweet fruity berry juicy earthy floral jasmin

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

803

LogP

3.34

Safety Information

WGK Germany 

3

MSDS

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FEMA 2686 Usage And Synthesis

Description

α-Methylbenzyl butyrate has a fruital-floral, jasmine-like odor and apricot/apple-like flavor notes. May be prepared from methylphenylcarbinol and n-butyric acid by esterification.
A sibirica oil is obtained by steam distillation of the needles and twigs of Siberian fir. The oil is an almost colorless to very slightly yellow liquid with a fragrant, pine-like odor and pungent taste.

Chemical Properties

α-Methylbenzyl butyrate has a fruital–floral, jasmine-like odor and an apricot/apple-like flavor notes.

Preparation

From methylphenylcarbinol and n-butyric acid by esterification.

Definition

ChEBI: 1-Phenylethyl butyrate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.

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