benzyl isobutyrate

Independent reference data for benzyl isobutyrate (CAS 103-28-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

Benzyl isobutyrate; 103-28-6; Benzyl 2-methylpropanoate; Phenylmethyl 2-methylpropanoate; Benzyl isobutanoate; Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester; ISOBUTYRIC ACID, BENZYL ESTER; Benzyl 2-methylpropionate; Benzyl 2-methyl propionate; Benzylester kyseliny isomaselne; FEMA No. 2141; MFCD00048315; DTXSID6047602; P98PE45V9M; NSC-46112; NSC-406201

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	96% (1604 / 1670)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	96% (1604 / 1670)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 96% (1604 of 1670) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1604 of 1670 companies (only 4% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

benzyl isobutyrate is identified by CAS 103-28-6, molecular formula C11H14O2 and molecular weight 178.10 g/mol. UNII P98PE45V9M; ChEBI 173823; InChIKey UIKJRDSCEYGECG-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 229.00 to 230.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 229 °C; Density: 1.000-1.006.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.