CAS 2315-68-6 appears in our catalog under these names: Propyl Benzoate, Benzoic acid-propyl ester, Propyl Benzoate, Propyl Benzoate, >99.0%(GC), Propyl benzoate 99%. Offered by: TRC, Dr. Ehrenstorfer, GLPBio, TCI, Ambeed. Available pack sizes: 1g, 500mg, 5g, 100mg, 25ml, 500ml, 10g, 25g.
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.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C10H12O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 164.20 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | propyl benzoate |
| InChIKey | UDEWPOVQBGFNGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1 |
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