2315-68-6
Product Name:
PROPYL BENZOATE
Formula:
C10H12O2
Synonyms:
Benzoic acid propyl ester;Propyl benzoate
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 229.00 to 231.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Melting Point | -51 - -52 °C |
| Solubility | 0.351 mg/mL at 25 °C |
| Density | 1.020-1.026 |
| LogP | 3.01 |
| Refractive Index | 1.498-1.503 |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1237.2 1249 1247 1252 1257 1266.05 1248 1248 1249 1262 1264 1272 1276 1268 1245 1254 1262 1236 1238 1241 1247 1247 1242.2 1254 1247 1263.9 1252.5 1238 1254 |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 164.20 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 164.083729621 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 164.083729621 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 26.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 12 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 137 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Propyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and propanol. It has a balsamic odor reminescent of nuts with a sweet, fruity, nut-like taste. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite and an antimicrobial food preservative.

