PRODUCT Properties
| Boiling point: | 83-84 °C3 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 0.99 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2686 | ALPHA-METHYLBENZYL BUTYRATE |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 229 °F |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet fruity berry juicy earthy floral jasmin |
| Odor Type | fruity |
| biological source | synthetic |
| JECFA Number | 803 |
| LogP | 3.34 |
Description and Uses
α-Methylbenzyl butyrate has a fruital-floral, jasmine-like odor and
apricot/apple-like flavor notes. May be prepared from methylphenylcarbinol and n-butyric acid by esterification.
A sibirica oil is obtained by steam distillation of the needles and twigs of Siberian fir. The oil is an almost colorless to very slightly yellow liquid with a fragrant, pine-like odor and pungent taste.
Safety
| WGK Germany | 3 |






