Description
Geranyl isovalerate has a rose odor with an apple-pineapple undertone
and a sweet apple taste.
Chemical Properties
Geranyl Isovalerate is a liquid with a
strongly fruity rose odor. It is used in perfume and flavor compositions.
Chemical Properties
Geranyl isovalerate has a rose odor with an apple–pineapple undertone and sweet apple taste.
Occurrence
Reported found in Eucalyptus citriodora Hook, kumquat peel oil, lovage root and lovage leaf
Uses
Geranyl Isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a moderately
stable, light yellow liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass
or tin containers. it is used in fruit flavors such as apple or pear with
applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at
4–11 ppm.
Preparation
By direct esterification of geraniol with isovaleric acid under azeotropic conditions (Arctander, 1969).
Definition
ChEBI: Geranyl 3-methylbutanoate is a carboxylic ester.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: green, fruity, oily, herbal and melon-like.
Safety Profile
A skin irritant. When
heated to decomposition it emits acrid
smoke and irritating fumes. See also
ESTERS.
