Description
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate has a herbaceous, fruity, somewhat
earthy fragrance with a sweet, herbaceous, fruity flavor. May be
prepared by direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric
acid.
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid; herbaceous, fruity
odor.Sol in alc, fixed
oils; insol in water.
Chemical Properties
2-Methylbutyl-3-methylbutanoate has an herbaceous, fruity,somewhat earthy fragrance and a sweet, herbaceous, fruity flavor.
Occurrence
Reported found in tomato, peppermint and oil, Scotch spearmint oils, cheddar cheese, hop oil, sherry, quince,
jackfruit and whiskey.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate is a fatty acid ester.
Preparation
By direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric acid.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 24 ppb
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 to 15 ppm: fruity, estery with a berry-apple and tutti-frutti nuance.