Description

Benzyl Valerate (CAS 10361-39-4) is a high-purity ester compound with the molecular formula C₁₂H₁₆O₂, also known by its IUPAC name benzyl pentanoate. This clear to pale yellow liquid is characterized by its fruity, floral aroma, making it a valuable ingredient in fragrance and flavor formulations. With a molecular weight of 192.25 g/mol, it exhibits excellent solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and diethyl ether, while being insoluble in water. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by GC) and is supplied in amber glass bottles or sealed containers to ensure stability. Ideal for research and industrial applications, it is stored under inert conditions to prevent degradation. Key synonyms include Benzyl n-valerate, Pentanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester, and Valeric acid, benzyl ester.

Properties

• CAS Number: 10361-39-4
• Complexity: 160
• IUPAC Name: benzyl pentanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16O2/c1-2-3-9-12(13)14-10-11-7-5-4-6-8-11/h4-8H,2-3,9-10H2,1H3
• InChI Key: YZJCDVRXBOPXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 192.115029749
• Molecular Formula: C12H16O2
• Molecular Weight: 192.25
• SMILES: CCCCC(=O)OCC1=CC=CC=C1
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 192.115029749
• Synonyms: Benzyl valerate, Benzyl pentanoate, Benzyl n-valerate, Pentanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester, Valeric acid, benzyl ester, Benzyanyl, Benzyl valerianate, Phenylmethyl valerate, Phenylmethyl pentanoate, UNII-0195831F8E, EINECS 233-789-7, AI3-02946, 0195831F8E, DTXSID6065052, Benzyl valeric acid, DTXCID5032818, 233-789-7, yzjcdvrxbopxsq-uhfffaoysa-n, 10361-39-4, benzylvalerianat, Benzylpentanoate, MFCD00053798, pentanoic acid benzyl ester, SCHEMBL133636, SCHEMBL442440, SCHEMBL442441, SCHEMBL6622376, SCHEMBL6708209, SCHEMBL6708210, SCHEMBL7686423, SCHEMBL7687168, AS-78298, CS-0160239, NS00012013, D81803, Q27231417

Application

Benzyl valerate is widely used as a flavor and fragrance additive in perfumery, cosmetics, and food industries due to its sweet, fruity odor. In organic synthesis, it serves as a versatile intermediate for esterification reactions and the production of fine chemicals. Researchers also employ it as a reference standard in chromatographic analysis and sensory studies.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• Not Classified
• Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 90 of 90 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Not Classified

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