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
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.
