alpha-Methylbenzyl butyrate

At a glance

A synthetic aliphatic ester made by esterifying alpha‑methylbenzyl alcohol with butyric acid; it provides a sweet, ripe apple‑pineapple fruitiness that brightens top notes in many perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
3460-44-4
Profile
fruity, floral, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01