BENZYL ISOVALERATE

Synonym(s):Benzyl 3-methylbutyrate

CAS NO.：103-38-8
Empirical Formula: C12H16O2
Molecular Weight: 192.25
MDL number: MFCD00048348
EINECS: 203-106-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:24:57

What is BENZYL ISOVALERATE?

Chemical properties

BENZYL ISOVALERATE is a liquid with a heavy, floral odor, which is used in perfumery for oriental and heavy blossom odors.

Chemical properties

Benzyl isovalerate has a powerful, fruity apple odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in cherimoya (Anonna cherimoli Mill.), sapodilla fruit and lambs’ lettuce (Valerianella locusta).

The Uses of BENZYL ISOVALERATE

Sometimes used in perfume formulations for Oriental fragrance types - it blends well with Opopanax - in Rose bases, Fougercs, and in novelty-type fragrances (Tobaccoeffect, etc.). It is somewhat fresher-floral than the n-valerate. Used in flavour compositions for imitation Apple, Apricot, Banana, Cherry, Cheese, Pineapple, Raspberry, Walnut, etc. It is also suggested for use in Tobacco flavours. Concentrations are usually about 50 ppm in the finished product but may be as high as 200 ppm in chewing gum.

Preparation

May be prepared by esterification of isovaleric acid with benzyl alcohol.

Definition

ChEBI: Benzyl 3-methylbutanoate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: sweet, fruity and balsamic with tropical and dried fruit nuances.

Properties of BENZYL ISOVALERATE

Boiling point:	116 °C9 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.988 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	4.74Pa at 25℃
FEMA	2152 \| BENZYL ISOVALERATE
refractive index	n20/D 1.488(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet fruity apple pineapple herbal
Water Solubility	238.219mg/L at 30℃
JECFA Number	845
CAS DataBase Reference	103-38-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester (103-38-8)

Safety information for BENZYL ISOVALERATE

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	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P321:Specific treatment (see … on this label). P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.