
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
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:156072
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL1355077
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4044878
- PubMed:20801377
- PubMed:20702726
- PubMed:18392755
- PubMed:17651367
- PubMed:15844481
- PubMed:12899297
- PubMed:11829642
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