Description
Neryl propionate has an ether-like, sweet and intense fruity odor reminiscent of jasmine and rose. It has a “jam-like” aroma of fruit preserves with a sweet taste suggestive of plum. May be prepared by esterification of nerol with propionic acid.
Chemical Properties
Neryl propionate has an ether-like, sweet and intense fruity odor reminiscent of jasmine and rose. The aroma has also
been described as “jam-like.” It has a sweet taste suggestive of plum
Occurrence
Reported found in hop oil, bitter orange, lemon, kumquat, and bergamot peel oils, tea mushroom, cardamom
and chervil
Uses
Neryl propionate finds a little use in Jasmin bases for its heavy-fruity character, blending very well with the natural "jam"-like character of a Jasmin "chassis"-type. It is also used in Citrus colognes, Rose, Violet, etc. and blends pleasantly with the Ionones, Undecanolide etc.
Definition
ChEBI: Neryl propionate is a carboxylic ester.
Preparation
By esterification of nerol with propionic acid
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: green, fruity, floral, waxy, seedy and berry.
