Isobornyl propanoate

CAS NO.：2756-56-1
Empirical Formula: C13H22O2
Molecular Weight: 210.31
MDL number: MFCD00270403
EINECS: 220-410-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-04-03 14:17:14

What is Isobornyl propanoate?

Description

Isobomyl propionate has a characteristic, definite turpentine odor but less pungent than the corresponding acetate. May be prepared from isoborneol and propionic acid.

Chemical properties

Isobornyl propanoate is a colorless oily liquid. Almost insoluble in water, poorly soluble in Propylene glycol and Glycerin, soluble in alcohol and oils. Sp.Gr. 0.978. B.P.245°C. Isobornyl propionate has a characteristic, definite turpentine odor, but less pungent than the corresponding acetate.

Occurrence

Reported found in kumquat peel oil.

The Uses of Isobornyl propanoate

Suggested for use in Fougeres, Chypres, Pine fragrances, Citrus type Colognes, Lavender compositions for room sprays, etc. Traces of this ester are occasionally used in flavor compositions for imitation fruit, e.g. Strawberry, Blackcurrant, etc.

Preparation

From isoborneol and propionic acid.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of Isobornyl propanoate

Boiling point:	102 °C16 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.971 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	3.1Pa at 24℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.463(lit.)
FEMA	2163 \| ISOBORNYL PROPIONATE
Flash point:	211 °F
color	A colourless oily liquid
Odor	at 100.00 %. pungent pine camphor woody lavender
Water Solubility	19.8mg/L at 24℃
JECFA Number	1391
NIST Chemistry Reference	Isobornyl propionate(2756-56-1)
EPA Substance Registry System	Isobornyl propanoate (2756-56-1)

Safety information for Isobornyl propanoate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.