Isoamyl benzoate
- CAS No.
- 94-46-2
- Chemical Name:
- Isoamyl benzoate
- Synonyms
- FEMA 2058;AMYL BENZOATE;AMYLBENZOAT;so-Amyl benzoate;Isopentylbenzoat;ISOAMYL BENZOATE;ISOPENTYL BENZOATE;AMYL (ISO) BENZOATE;Isoamyl Benzoate >3-methylbutylbenzoate
- CBNumber:
- CB5688014
- Molecular Formula:
- C12H16O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 192.25
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00026515
- MOL File:
- 94-46-2.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Boiling point | 261-262 °C (lit.) |
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| Density | 0.99 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 1hPa at 66℃ |
| refractive index |
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| FEMA | 2058 | ISOAMYL BENZOATE |
| FLAVIS Number | 09.755 | Isopentyl 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 |
| Viscosity | 16.368mm2/s |
| JECFA Number | 857 |
| Merck | 14,5113 |
| Dielectric constant | 5.1(20℃) |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) | Isoamyl benzoate (94-46-2) |
| InChI | 1S/C12H16O2/c1-10(2)8-9-14-12(13)11-6-4-3-5-7-11/h3-7,10H,8-9H2,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | MLLAPOCBLWUFAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(C)CCOC(=O)c1ccccc1 |
| LogP | 4.272 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 94-46-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | ISOAMYL BENZOATE |
| FDA 21 CFR | 172.515 |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | 0AY72CK43K |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, benzoate(94-46-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, benzoate (94-46-2) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352108 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS09 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H411 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P261-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338 | |||||||||
| PPE | Eyeshields, Gloves | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 2 | |||||||||
| RTECS | DH3078000 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HS Code | 2916.31.5000 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| REACH Registrations | Inactive | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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Isoamyl benzoate price More Price(28)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W205818 | Isoamyl benzoate ≥98%, FCC, FG | 94-46-2 | 1 each | $61.3 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W205818 | Isoamyl Benzoate ≥98%, FCC, FG | 94-46-2 | 1kg | $126 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W205818 | Isoamyl benzoate ≥98%, FCC, FG | 94-46-2 | 1 unit | $59.8 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W205818 | Isoamyl Benzoate ≥98%, FCC, FG | 94-46-2 | 10Kg | $570 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W205818 | Isoamyl Benzoate ≥98%, FCC, FG | 94-46-2 | sample-k | $59.8 | 2024-03-01 | Buy |
Isoamyl benzoate Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Description
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.
Chemical Properties
Isoamyl benzoate has a mild, sweet, fruit-like odor. Colorless liquid; fruity odor. Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol. Combustible.
Occurrence
Reported found in vinegar, cocoa, sweet cherry, papaya, beer, quince, litchi, cherimoya, sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) and jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Larn.)
Uses
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.
Preparation
By transesterification of methyl benzoate and isoamyl alcohol in the presence of potassium isoamylate; also by heating benzyl chloride and isoamyl acetate.
Definition
ChEBI: 3-Methylbutyl benzoate is a benzoate ester.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: sweet, fruity with a green tropical nuance.
Metabolism
Benzoic acid is metabolized in the mammalian body after conjugation with glycine to form hippuric acid and benzoylglucuronic acid, which are excreted in the urine(Williams, 1959).
Isoamyl benzoate Preparation Products And Raw materials
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
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| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
| TCI (Shanghai) Development Co., Ltd. | 021-67121386 | Sales-CN@TCIchemicals.com | China | 24512 | 81 |
| jiliang chemicals | 21-62165282 | bidingchem@163.com | China | 1395 | 60 |
| Shandong Xiya Chemical Co., Ltd | 13355009207 13355009207 | 3007715519@qq.com | China | 18722 | 57 |
| Syntechem Co.,Ltd | info@syntechem.com | China | 12973 | 57 | |
| Tianjin heowns Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd. | 400 638 7771 | sales@heowns.com | China | 14412 | 57 |
| Maya High Purity Chemicals | +86 (573) 82222445 (0)18006601000 452520369 | sales@maya-r.com | China | 11693 | 57 |
| Jiangsu Aikon Biopharmaceutical R&D co.,Ltd. | 025-66113011 13913916777 | cfzhang@aikonchem.com | China | 19902 | 55 |
| Shanghai Jian Chao Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. | 150-2103-5486 18017383231 | 983544897@qq.com | China | 9336 | 55 |
| TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. | 03-36680489 | Sales-JP@TCIchemicals.com | Japan | 28364 | 80 |
View Lastest Price from Isoamyl benzoate manufacturers
| Image | Update time | Product | Price | Min. Order | Purity | Supply Ability | Manufacturer | |
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2026-05-28 | Isopentyl Benzoate
94-46-2
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$2.00-5.00 | 1KG | 99% | 10000kg | Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co,.LTD | |
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2025-04-15 | Isoamyl benzoate
94-46-2
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$35.00-85.00 | 1kg | 99% | 20ton | Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co.,Ltd | |
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2024-07-22 | Isoamyl benzoate
94-46-2
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1kg | 98% | 10ton | JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD |
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- Isopentyl Benzoate
94-46-2
- $2.00-5.00
- 99%
- Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co,.LTD
-

- Isoamyl benzoate
94-46-2
- $35.00-85.00
- 99%
- Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co.,Ltd
-

- Isoamyl benzoate
94-46-2
- 98%
- JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD





