Propyl benzoate

Propyl benzoate

Names
IUPAC name Propyl benzoate
Other names n-propyl benzoate, benzoic acid propyl ester
Identifiers
CAS Number	2315-68-6 N=
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	15965 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.017.292
EC Number	219-020-8
PubChem CID	16846
InChI InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-2-8-12-10(11)9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7H,2,8H2,1H3 Y Key: UDEWPOVQBGFNGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C10H12O2/c1-2-8-12-10(11)9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7H,2,8H2,1H3 Key: UDEWPOVQBGFNGE-UHFFFAOYAH
SMILES O=C(OCCC)c1ccccc1
Properties
Chemical 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 (−60.9 °F; 221.6 K)
Boiling point	230 °C (446 °F; 503 K)
Solubility in water	insoluble
Solubility	miscible with ethanol, diethyl ether
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)	-105.00·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
Safety data sheet	External MSDS
Flash point	98 °C (208 °F; 371 K)
Related compounds
Related compounds	Methyl benzoate Ethyl benzoate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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

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.

Propyl benzoate can be synthesized by the transesterification of methyl benzoate with propanol. Propyl benzoate can also be synthesized by means of Fischer esterification of benzoic acid with propanol.