Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Chemical Properties
2-Phenylpropyl butyrate has a fruity, woody, very sweet odor with a sweet flavor reminiscent of plum.
Uses
2-Phenylpropyl butyrate is
sometimes used in floral or woody-floral perfume compositions as a modifier or as a “’new”’
note. It iinds also some use in flavor compositions of the heavy-fruity type, e. g. Peach and
Mango, usually in concentrations as low as 1
to 2 ppm in the finished product.
Preparation
By esterification of the alcohol with n-butyric acid.
