Chemical Properties
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
Phenethyl isobutyrate has a fruity odor and a bittersweet taste reminiscent of unripe plum, pineapple and banana.
Chemical Properties
Phenethyl isobutyrate occurs in peppermint oils. It has a heavy, fruity, blossom odor and is used accordingly
in perfume and flavor compositions.
Occurrence
Reported found in Scotch spearmint oil, peppermint oil, beer, cognac, rum, cider, olive and smaller galanga.
Uses
Phenylethyl Isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless to light yellow liquid of fruity odor of floral note. It is soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water. It should be stored in glass or tin-lined containers. It is used in flavors for peach with applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at 3–13 ppm.
Preparation
By esterification of phenethyl alcohol with n-hexanoic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: A carboxylic ester obtained by the formal condensation of 2-phenylethanol with isobutyric acid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 2.5 ppm: floral, waxy, green and rosy with winey, grape and berry nuances.
General Description
Phenethyl isobutyrate belongs to the fragrance structural group, Aryl Alkyl Alcohol Simple Acid Esters (AAASAE). It is reported as a fragrance ingredient. Toxicologic and dermatologic review on phenethyl isobutyrate has been reported.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Mildly toxic by ingestion. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
