Chemical Properties
3-Methylbutyl-2-methylpropionate has a fruity odor with an undertone reminiscent of apricot and pineapple.
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid with a fruity smell
Occurrence
Reported found in banana, feyoa fruit (Feijoa sellowiana), grapes, melon, papaya, corn oil, beer, hop oil, whiskies, white wine, honey, jackfruit, cherimoya and Roman chamomile oil.
Uses
Finds limited use in perfumery as a modifier for Amyl phenylacetate and other heavy esters, or as a trace component topnote item. Extensively used in flavor compositions for introduction of light, fruity notes: Apple, Apricot, Banana, Berry, Peach, etc.
Definition
ChEBI: A fatty acid ester obtained by the formal condensation of isoamylol with isobutyric acid.
Preparation
By passing vapors of isobutyl alcohol and isoamyl alcohol over an Ag-activated Cu-MnO catalyst.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 14 ppb
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 40 ppm: sweet, fruity, green and fatty with a berry nuance.
