Allyl Cyclohexyl Propionate

Product Name:

Allyl cyclohexyl propionate

CAS:

2705-87-5

MF:

C12H20O2

MW:

196.29

EINECS:

220-292-5

Mol File:

2705-87-5.mol

Boiling point 

91 °C1 mm Hg(lit.)

density 

0.948 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

FEMA 

2026 | ALLYL CYCLOHEXANEPROPIONATE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.46(lit.)

Fp 

227 °F

form 

neat

JECFA Number

13

InChIKey

TWXUTZNBHUWMKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS DataBase Reference

2705-87-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Cyclohexanepropanoic acid, 2-propenyl ester(2705-87-5)

EPA Substance Registry System

Allyl cyclohexanepropionate (2705-87-5)

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

20/21/22

Safety Statements 

36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

2810

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

GV6735000

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29162090

Description

A colorless liquid with pineapple aroma. Used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant.

Chemical Properties

Allyl cyclohexylpropionate has not been found in nature. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet, fruity odor, reminiscent of pineapples.The ester is prepared by esterification of 3-cyclohexylpropionic acid (obtained by hydrogenation of cinnamic acid) with allyl alcohol. It is used in perfumery to obtain fruity top notes as well as pineapple and chamomile nuances.

Chemical Properties

A colorless liquid with pineapple aroma. Used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant

Preparation

By direct esterification of cyclohexylpropionic acid with allyl alcohol in the presence of benzene.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: fruity, pineapple, waxy, with green sweet apple nuances.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Combustible liquid. See ALLYL COMPOUNDS and ESTERS

Raw materials

Allyl alcohol-->Cyclohexanepropionic acid