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CAS 2315-68-6

CAS 2315-68-6 matches 1 EU annex record across Annex II–VI of Regulation 1223/2009.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 2315-68-6
CAS 2315-68-6PubChem CID 16846

Propyl Benzoate

Propyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and propanol. It has a balsamic odor reminescent of nuts with a sweet, fruity, nut-like taste. It has a role as a flavouring agent, an antimicrobial food preservative and a plant metabolite. ChEBI

IUPAC name
propyl benzoate
Molecular formula
C10H12O2
Molecular weight
164.20 g/mol
Exact mass
164.083729621 Da
XLogP3
3.0
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Benzoic acid, propyl estern-Propyl benzoatePropyl benzenecarboxylateBenzoic acid n-propyl esterBenzoate de propyleUNII-VWK210B7WSVWK210B7WSFEMA No. 2931
16 more reported names
EINECS 219-020-8NSC 229333AI3-01973NSC-229333PROPYL BENZOATE [FHFI]FEMA 2931CHEBI:156072propyl benzoic acidRefChem:176479PROPYL BENZOATE [INCI]219-020-8UDEWPOVQBGFNGE-UHFFFAOYSA-NBenzoic Acid Propyl EsterBenzoic acid-propyl estern-propyl benzenecarboxylateB0076
External database identifiers

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