PRODUCT Properties
| Boiling point: | 261-262 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.99 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 1hPa at 66℃ |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2058 | ISOAMYL BENZOATE |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet balsamic green waxy |
| Odor Type | balsamic |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Merck | 14,5113 |
| JECFA Number | 857 |
| Dielectric constant | 5.1（20℃） |
| LogP | 4.272 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 94-46-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, benzoate(94-46-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, benzoate (94-46-2) |
Description and Uses
Isoamyl benzoate has a fruity, slightly pungent odor. May be prepared by transesterification of methyl benzoate and isoamyl alcohol in the presence of potassium isoamylate; also by heating benzoyl chloride and isoamyl acetate.
Isoamyl benzoate is a common ester used in the fragrance and flavor industry. It has pleasant fruity and floral aromas, making it popular in a variety of fragrances.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS09 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H411 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | DH3078000 |
| HS Code | 2916.31.5000 |
| Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value was reported as 6.33 g/kg in the rat . The acute dermal LD50 for sample no. 71-24 was reported to be > 5 g/kg in the rabbit |
