Propyl benzoate

Propyl benzoate
Propyl benzoate
Identifiers
CAS number 2315-68-6 YesY=
PubChem 16846
ChemSpider 15965 YesY
EC number 219-020-8
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Properties
Molecular formula C10H12O2
Molar mass 164.201 g/mol
Appearance colorless oily liquid, nutty odor
Density 1.0230 g/cm3 at 20°C
Melting point

-51.6°C

Boiling point

230°C[1]

Solubility in water insoluble
Solubility miscible with ethanol, diethyl ether[2]
Hazards
Flash point 98°C[1]
Related compounds
Related compounds Methyl benzoate
Ethyl benzoate
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Propyl benzoate is an organic chemical compound used as a food additive. It is an ester.

Uses

Propyl benzoate has a nutty odor and sweet fruity or nut-like taste, and as such, it is used as a synthetic flavoring agent in foods. It also has antimicrobial properties and is used as a preservative in cosmetics. It occurs naturally in the sweet cherry and in clove stems, as well as in butter.[1][3]

Reactions

Propyl benzoate can be synthesized by the esterification of methyl benzoate with propanol.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Ash, Michael; Ash, Irene (2004). Handbook of Preservatives. Synapse Information Resources. p. 508. ISBN 1890595667. http://books.google.com/?id=XZ2QB7bu5LwC&pg=PA404. Retrieved 2009-05-04. 
  2. ^ Lide, David R. (1998). Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (87 ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. pp. 3–484. ISBN 0849305942. 
  3. ^ a b Burdock, George A. (1997). Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives. CRC Press. pp. 2340. ISBN 9780849394164. http://books.google.com/?id=JAVvqWBsBK0C&pg=PA2340&dq=%22Propyl+benzoate%22.