Butyl
- First word of ester
- Alcohol
- C4H9
Salicylate
- Second word of ester
- Carboxcylic Acid
- C7H5O3
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Esters: How they work
- Esters are usually derived from an organic acid in which at least one -OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an -O-alkyl (alkoxy) group such as from carboxylic acids and alcohol.
- Most esters also give off strong smells resembling those of plants and natural oils.
- Carboxcylic acid + Alcohol
What is Butyl Salicylate?
- Functional group: Ester
- Usage:
-Flavoring
-Scent (for the ladies)
- Extremely strong scent
- Commonly found in blackberries
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Physical/Chemical Properties
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- Insoluble
- High boiling point: 270 C
- Usage: Flavoring/Scent
- Vapor pressure 0.004 (25 C)
BUTYL SALICYLATE