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DIMETHYL BENZYL CARBINYL PROPIONATE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

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Compatibility tags
floralfruityjasminmodifiernarcissussweet-pea
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
sweet
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
floralfruitysweet

A soft floral-fruity aromachemical reminiscent of dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate but with a rounder, greener, slightly petal-like character. Opens with a fresh, subtly rosy-peach nuance and settles into a clean floral facet with mild herbaceous lift.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
6 / 10
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chemicals · No. 995

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 408.

tenacity · high
sweetfloralfruity
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206.29
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Appearance

Colorless, slightly oily liquid

Solubility

Insoluble in water, poorly soluble in Propylene glycol, soluble in alcohol and oils

Odor

Sweet-floral, fruity odor of good tenacity

Uses in perfumery

It finds some use in perfumery for the more delicate and fruity floral types, such as Freesia, Sweet Pea, Peony, Magnolia, occasionally also as a modifier in Jasmin, Narcissus, etc. and in various fantasy fragrances.

Production

Produced by direct esterification of D.M.B.C. with Propionic acid or Propionic anhydride.

Identity
Aliases · 2
Benzyl-iso-propyl propionateD.M.B.C. propionate
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).