Chemical Properties
Tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate has a heavy, sweet odor reminiscent of apricot and pineapple. It has a sweet, fruity flavor at low levels, becoming pungent at higher levels.
Definition
ChEBI: Tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate is a fatty acid ester.
Preparation
May be prepared by esterification of the alcohol with n-butyric acid.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: dry fruity pineapple, banana, green vegetative, slightly musty and earthy with tropical fruit nuances.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: berry, strawberry, green fruity pineapple, cherry and tropical papaya. Taste characteristics at 100 ppm: fruity, pineapple with green and berry nuances.
