Phenoxy Ethyl Iso Butyrate
- HS Code: 29156010
- CAS NO. : 103‑60‑6
- General Description
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Storage and Handling
General Description
Phenoxy Ethyl Iso Butyrate is a premium aromatic ester widely used in the fragrance and flavor industries for its sweet, fruity‑floral, and honey‑rose aroma with green and apple nuances. This versatile ingredient enhances modern perfume compositions and personal care products by imparting delicate floral and fruit character while acting as a fixative to prolong scent longevity. Its clear, colorless profile and excellent compatibility with other aroma chemicals make it a popular choice for perfumers and formulators seeking refined olfactory effects and sensory enhancement.
Technical Specification
• Appearance (20 °C) : Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
• Odor : Sweet, floral, fruity (honey/rose with apple notes)
• Purity (GC) ≥ 98 % (typical fragrance grade)
• Density (20 °C) : ~ 1.044 – 1.049 g/mL
• Refractive Index (20 °C) : ~ 1.492 – 1.495
• Boiling Point : ~ 125–127 °C @ 4 mm Hg (literature)
• Solubility : Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
• Acid Value Typically < 1 mg KOH/g
Applications
Phenoxy Ethyl Iso Butyrate is widely used for its olfactory and functional properties:
• Fragrance & Perfumery : Core ingredient in fine fragrances and personal scents; imparts floral‑fruity, rose and honey notes, and acts as a fixative to stabilize blends.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care : Used in lotions, creams, shampoos, hair products, and body sprays for elegant scent enhancement.
• Flavoring Agent : Recognized by FEMA for use in certain flavor applications with fruity character.
• Household & Home Care : Incorporated into products like soaps, detergents, and air fresheners for pleasant aroma profiles.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of other aromatic esters and specialty chemicals
Compliance and Certifications
• Food Grade
• KOSHER
• HALAL
• GMP
Packaging Details
• 200 kg MS Drums
Storage and Handling
• Store in a cool, dry, well‑ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
• Keep containers tightly closed and protected from light to preserve quality and prevent contamination.
• Ideal storage temperature : below 25 °C (ambient).
