Description
Geranyl isobutyrate has a light rose odor and a sweet, apricot-like
taste. It is synthesized by heating geraniol and acetic isobutyric
aldehyde in the presence of sodium acetate in toluene and then
distilling the formed acetic acid as an azeotrope.
Chemical Properties
Geranyl Isobutyrate is a liquid with a
fruity rose odor. It is used in floral perfume compositions and in fruit flavors.
Chemical Properties
Colorless, oily liquid
Chemical Properties
Geranyl isobutyrate has a light rose odor and sweet, apricot-like taste.
Occurrence
Reported found in the essential oils of Japanese hops and valerian, and in guava, carrot, thymus, hop oil, beer, sake, hybrid passion fruit juice and Spanish sage
Preparation
By heating geraniol and acetic isobutyric aldehyde in the presence of sodium acetate in toluene and then distilling the formed acetic acid as an azeotrope.
Definition
ChEBI: Geranyl isobutyrate is a carboxylic ester and a monoterpenoid.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 13 ppb.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: sweet, foral and citrus with a fruity nuance.
