Propyl benzoate

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

Propyl benzoate

Propyl benzoate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name Propyl benzoate
Other names n-propyl benzoate, benzoic acid propyl ester
Identifiers
CAS Number	2315-68-6 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:156072
ChemSpider	15965 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.017.292
EC Number	219-020-8
PubChem CID	16846
UNII	VWK210B7WS Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4044878
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)[1]
Solubility in water	insoluble
Solubility	miscible with ethanol, diethyl ether[2]
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)	−105.00·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
Flash point	98 °C (208 °F; 371 K)[1]
Safety data sheet (SDS)	External MSDS
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). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Uses

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.^[1][3]

Reactions

Propyl benzoate can be synthesized by the transesterification of methyl benzoate with propanol.^[3] Propyl benzoate can also be synthesized by means of Fischer esterification of benzoic acid with propanol.