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Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate

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Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate Basic information

Product Name:
Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate
Synonyms:
  • 2-methyl-propanoicaci2-phenoxyethylester
  • 2-methylpropionic acid 2-(phenoxy)ethyl ester
  • 2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate,Ethylene glycol monophenylether isobutyrate
  • Phenoxyethyl isobuty
  • ISOBUTYRATE, 2-PHENOXYETHYL
  • FEMA 2873
  • ethylene glycol monophenylether isobutyrate
  • beta-Phenoxyethyl iso-butyrate
CAS:
103-60-6
MF:
C12H16O3
MW:
208.25
EINECS:
203-127-1
Mol File:
103-60-6.mol
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Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate Chemical Properties

Boiling point:
125-127 °C4 mm Hg(lit.)
Density 
1.044 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 
0.77Pa at 25℃
refractive index 
n20/D 1.493(lit.)
FEMA 
2873 | 2-PHENOXYETHYL ISOBUTYRATE
Flash point:
>230 °F
storage temp. 
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form 
clear liquid
color 
Colorless liquid
Odor
honey, roselike odor
Odor Type
green
Water Solubility 
196mg/L at 20℃
JECFA Number
1028
LogP
3.2 at 24℃
CAS DataBase Reference
103-60-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate(103-60-6)
EPA Substance Registry System
Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate (103-60-6)
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Safety Information

WGK Germany 
1
RTECS 
UA2470910
HS Code 
2918.99.4700
Toxicity
LD50 orl-rat: >5 g/kg FCTXAV 12,955,74

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Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

It is a colorless liquid with a sweet, floral, fruity odor.
The ester is prepared by esterification of 2-phenoxyethanol with isobutyric acid and is used as a fixative in perfumes (rose and lavender types) as well as for fruity notes.

Chemical Properties

2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate has a rose-like and honey odor and a sweet, fruity (peach-like) taste.

Occurrence

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.

Uses

2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate is a member of the fragrance structural group Aryl Alkyl Alcohol Simple Acid Esters

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate is an aromatic ether.

Preparation

From the corresponding phenoxyethyl alcohol and isobutyric acid in the presence of boric acid in benzene solution.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: green and fruity with waxy, apple nuances.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Trade name

Phenirat (Symrise)

Safety Profile

Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes

Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

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