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benzyl butyrate

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name benzyl butyrate
Trivial Name Benzyl butyrate
Short Description phenylmethyl butyrate
Formula C11 H14 O2
CAS Number 103-37-7
FEMA Number 2140
Flavis Number 9.051
ECHA Number 203-105-1
FDA UNII 84L0NDE31F
Nikkaji Number J35.107E
Beilstein Number 2047625
MDL MFCD00027133
COE Number 277
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 843 benzyl butyrate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 103-37-7 ; BENZYL BUTYRATE
Synonyms
  • aldehyde C-19 (so-called)
  • benzyl butanoate
  • nat. benzyl butyrate
  • benzyl butyrate (natural)
  • benzyl butyrate FCC
  • benzyl butyrate natural
  • benzyl N-butanoate
  • benzyl N-butyrate
  • benzylbutyrate
  • butanoic acid phenyl methyl ester
  • butanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester
  • butyric acid benzyl ester
  • butyric acid, benzyl ester
  • phenyl methyl butanoate
  • phenyl methyl butyrate
  • phenylmethyl butanoate
  • phenylmethyl butyrate
  • NSC 8073

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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
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB33376
FooDB:FDB011406
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 8.363 to 8.429
Specific gravity @ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.381 to 8.447
Refractive Index 1.49 to 1.495 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 238 to 240°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 130 to 132°C @ 15 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.037 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 107.22 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.017 est
Shelf life 24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
fixed oils Yes
water, 136 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No
glycerin No
propylene glycol No
Stability
alcoholic lotion Unspecified
antiperspirant Unspecified
deo stick Unspecified
detergent perborate Unspecified
fabric softener Unspecified
hard surface cleaner Unspecified
non-discoloring Unspecified
shampoo Unspecified
soap Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Fruity
fresh, fruity, jasmin, apricot, loganberry, sweet, waxy, tropical, pineapple, apple
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 64 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1983) At 100.00 %. fresh fruity jasmin apricot loganberry
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 4, 33, (1998) At 1.00 %. Fruity, sweet, fresh, waxy, tropical, pineapple and apple
Flavor Type: Fruity
fruity, sweet, tropical, plum, pear, pineapple, apricot
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 4, 33, (1998) At 20.00 ppm. Fruity, sweet, tropical, plum, pear, pineapple, apricot
General comment Sweet aromatic, floral, fruity, plum-like

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Acacia, Agrumen aldehyde, Aldehydic, Almond blossom, Apple blossom, Crabapple, Apple green apple, Apricot, Balsam, Banana, Bark, Bayberry, Berry, Bouquet, Boxwood, Butter, Calamus oil replacer, Cedar forest, Celery, Cherry blossom, Chocolate, Christmas, Chrysanthemum, Chypre, Cilantro, Clematis, Clover, Coconut tropical coconut, Cognac, Colonia, Cortex, Costus, Country meadow, Crabapple blossom, Currant bud absolute replacer, Cyclamen, Daffodil, Dillenia, Eglantine, Elder flower, Evergreen, Fern, Fig, Fir balsam, Fir needle oil replacer, Floral, Foliage, Freesia, Fresh and clean, Fruit, Gardenia, Genet, Ginger white ginger, Gooseberry, Hay new mown hay, Herbal, Hibiscus, Hollyberry, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth, Hydrangea, Iris blossom, Ivy, Jasmin, Kewda, Kiwi, Kiwi blossom, Lavender, Lilac, Lily, Lily of the valley, Linden flower, Lotus, Magnolia, Mango flower, Millefleurs, Mimosa, Mulberry, Musk, Narcissus, New car, Ocean sea, Orchid, Osmanthus, Pansy, Passion blossom, Passion fruit, Peach, Peach blossom, Pear, Pear blossom, Peony, Petunia, Pineapple, Plum, Plum blossom, Poppy, Powder, Privet, Privet blossom, Rain, Raspberry, Reseda, Rhubarb, Rose, Rose tea rose, Rose white rose, Scented stock, Spearmint, Strawberry, Sweet pea, Tobacco, Tulip, Vanilla, Verbena, Violet
Flavoring purposes Cheese, Cherry wild cherry, Chervil, Cilantro, Cloudberry bakeapple, Currant bud absolute replacer, Nut, Pear prickly pear, Tea, Tropical
Other purposes Blossom tropical blossom, Clean, Fantasy blends, Petal waxy petal, Rose wild rose, Waxy, Weedy
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

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 36/39 - Wear suitable clothing and eye/face protection.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Human Experience:
4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 1850 mg/kg
(Moreno, 1973v)

gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 2330 mg/kg
(Jenner et al., 1964)

oral-rat LD50 2330 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 827, 1974.

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 butyrate usage levels up to:
8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 100.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 290.00 (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: -9.90000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -4.50000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -310.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -6.90000
fruit ices: -6.90000
gelatins / puddings: -3.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -7.70000
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):103-37-7
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7650
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
benzyl butanoate
Chemidplus:0000103377
RTECS:ES7350000 for cas# 103-37-7