Description
Isoamyl octanoate has a fruity odor. May be prepared by esterification of octanoic acid with commercial isoamyl alcohols, which
vary in isomer distribution according to source.
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid
Chemical Properties
Isoamyl octanoate has a fruity odor
Occurrence
Reported found in wine, banana, strawberry, apple, grape, cheeses, beer, cognac, rum, whiskies, cider, sherry,
grape wines, plum brandy, mango, pear and apple brandy, strawberry wine, sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) and mastic
gum leaf and fruit oil.
Definition
ChEBI: A fatty acid ester obtained by the formal condensation of isoamylol with caprylic acid.
Preparation
By esterification of octanoic acid with commercial isoamyl alcohols, which vary in isomer distribution according to source
Production Methods
Produced by direct estenfication of the isoAmyl alcohol with Octanoic acid (n-Caprylic
acid) under azeotropic conditions.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: sweet, fruity, waxy, pineapple, fruity and green with coconut and cognac
nuances.
