Description

Benzyl Butyrate is a versatile organic ester valued for its pleasant, fruity aroma, making it a key ingredient in fragrance and flavor creation. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to impart sweet, berry-like notes with a hint of jasmine, serving as a cost-effective building block for complex olfactory profiles. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F), food and beverage, and personal care industries seeking consistent, high-quality aroma chemicals.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: Used as a middle note in perfumes, soaps, detergents, and air fresheners to provide sweet, fruity, and floral accords.
• Flavor Creation: Employed as a synthetic flavoring agent in food products, beverages, and confectionery to replicate berry, peach, and apricot flavors.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into lotions, creams, and hair care items for its stable and pleasant scent.
• Household Products: A key component in the scent profiles of laundry softeners, cleaning agents, and waxes.
• Industrial Aromas: Used in industrial deodorants and masking agents for technical applications.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis for specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl Butyrate
CAS No.	103-37-7
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl butanoate; Butyric acid benzyl ester; Benzyl n-butyrate; Benzenemethanol, butanoate; FEMA 2140; Butanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester
EINECS	203-104-6

Quality Control

Our Benzyl Butyrate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets the high standards required for flavor and fragrance applications, including compliance with FEMA GRAS and IFRA guidelines where applicable. Comprehensive testing covers identity, purity, odor, and physical constants. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic fruity, berry-like
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.496
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.010 - 1.020
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.