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benzyl isobutyrate

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name benzyl isobutyrate
Trivial Name Benzyl isobutyrate
Short Description phenylmethyl isobutyrate
Formula C11 H14 O2
CAS Number 103-28-6
FEMA Number 2141
Flavis Number 9.426
ECHA Number 203-095-9
FDA UNII P98PE45V9M
Nikkaji Number J36.998E
Beilstein Number 1869299
MDL MFCD00048315
COE Number 301
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 844 benzyl isobutyrate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 103-28-6 ; BENZYL ISOBUTYRATE
Synonyms
  • benzyl 2-methyl propanoate
  • benzyl 2-methyl propionate
  • benzyl 2-methylpropanoate
  • benzyl 2-methylpropionate
  • benzyl iso butyrate
  • benzyl isobutanoate
  • benzyl isobutyrate FCC
  • benzyl isobutyrate natural
  • benzylisobutyrate
  • iso butyric acid benzyl ester
  • iso butyric acid, benzyl ester
  • 2-methyl propanoic acid phenyl methyl ester
  • phenyl methyl 2-methyl propanoate
  • phenylmethyl 2-methylpropanoate
  • phenylmethyl isobutyrate
  • propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester
  • propionic acid, 2-methyl-, benzyl ester
  • Isobutyric acid, benzyl ester
  • NSC 406201
  • NSC 46112

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Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB31250
FooDB:FDB003280
Export Tariff Code:2915.60.1000
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex Yes
Molecular weight 178.23098754883
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.321 to 8.371
Refractive Index 1.488 to 1.492 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 229 to 230°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.051 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 6.1
Flash Point TCC Value 59 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.861 est
Shelf life 12 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
ethyl alcohol, 1:6 in 70% alcohol Yes
fixed oils Yes
paraffin oil Yes
water, 157.2 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No
glycerin No
Stability
non-discoloring in most media Unspecified
store under normal conditions Unspecified
very stable Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Floral
jasmin, oily, fruity, sweet, rose, tropical, powdery, woody, juicy
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 12 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1989) At 100.00 %. jasmin oily fruity sweet rose tropical
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 6, 33, (1993) Sweet, fruity, powdery with tropical woody and juicy nuances
Flavor Type: Fruity
fruity, sweet, berry, berry ripe berry
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 6, 33, (1993) At 10.00 ppm. Fruity and sweet with ripe berry nuances
General comment Aromatic, fruity and sweet with ripe berry nuances

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233 - Keep container tightly closed.
P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.
P242 - Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 2850 mg/kg
(Owen, 1971)

oral-rat LD50 2850 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 1023, 1973.

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for benzyl isobutyrate usage levels up to:
6.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 13.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 21.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: I
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -25.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -5.20000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -12.00000
fruit ices: -12.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -12.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54 (FGE.54)[1] - Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20Rev1 (2009)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):103-28-6
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7646
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 3272
WGK Germany:1
benzyl 2-methylpropanoate
Chemidplus:0000103286
RTECS:NQ4550000 for cas# 103-28-6