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BENZYL-ISO-THIOCYANATE

CAS
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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
watercress-accordmustard-accordgreen
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
green
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
greenherbaceous

Extremely pungent, acrid and sulfurous — the characteristic hot, tear-inducing bite of mustard oil and crushed nasturtium/cress. A sharp green-radish edge dominates, with a faintly nutty benzyl undertone once it starts to fade.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
9 / 10
Tenacity
4 / 10
Volatility
6 / 10
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chemicals · No. 342

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 150.

greenherbaceouspungent
MW
149.22
BP
243°C
MP
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Sp.Gr.
1.13
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Appearance

Pale yellowish or almost colorless oil.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Very powerful Cress-odor, Watercress type, green-herbaceous, pungent.

Uses in flavor

Used in flavor compositions in a number of countries, mainly in making artificial condiment flavorings, seasonings, etc.

Production

1) from Benzylamine via Thiuramdisulfide via Sodium salt with Iodine to Benzyl-iso-thiocyanate. 2) from Benzylamine and Thiocarbonyl chloride.

Identity
Aliases · 1
Benzyl mustard oil
Compliance note. Restriction data is sourced directly from IFRA publications and preserved with its document excerpt. Perfume Foundry is a compliance-support tool — not a substitute for a qualified safety assessor (CPSR / PIF).