Chemical Properties
Benzyl butyrate has a characteristic fruity-floral, plum-like odor and a sweet, pear-like taste.
Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID. B.P：240℃. Sp.Gr = 1.01. Insoluble in water, Propylene glycol and
Glycerin, soluble in alcohol and oils. Heavy, fruity-floral odor, mainly fruit,
like Plum.
Occurrence
Reported found in papaya, black tea, Passiflora edulis juice, cherimoya (Annona cheremolia Mill.), Bourbon
vanilla, mountain papaya and hog plum (Spondias mombins L.).
Uses
Plasticizer, odorants, flavoring.
Uses
Benzyl Butyrate is a pesticidal compound.
Definition
ChEBI: Phenylmethyl butanoate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
Preparation
By heating benzyl chloride and sodium butyrate in water or butyric acid and benzyl chloride under pressure.
Application
Benzyl butyrate is used in perfume compositions as a modifier-companion to Benzyl acetate and or Benzyl propionate. Performs well in soap. Also as a
modifier for floral-fruity notes in Acacia,
Geranium, Muguet, Rose, Lily, etc. Must be used in concentrations far below those of
Benzyl acetate. In flavor compositions the ester is used for
imitation Apricot, Butler, Cheese, Liquor,
Loganberry, Muscatel, Nut, Peach, Pear,
Raspberry, Strawberry, Pineapple, etc. Also
suggested for Mango imitation flavor. Concentrations are usually as low as
10 ppm, but may be up to 350 ppm in chewing gum.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: sweet, aromatic, powdery vanillin-like.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 54, p. 4013, 1989
DOI: 10.1021/jo00278a002
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Seealso ESTERS. Combustible liquid. When heated todecomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
