Description
Heptyl isobutyrate has a characteristic woody odor with distinctly
herbaceous, sweet undernotes and a sweet herbaceous, fruity, and
slightly warm, floral taste.
Synthesis: By esterification of n-heptanol with isobutyric acid.
Chemical Properties
Heptyl isobutyrate has a characteristic woody odor with distinctly herbaceous, sweet undernotes and a sweet, herba- ceous, fruity and slightly warm, foral taste.
Occurrence
Reported found in the essential oil of hops
Uses
Heptyl Isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable,
colorless liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass or tin con-
tainers. it is used in flavors for pineapple, pear, and orange with
applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at
1–3 ppm.
Definition
ChEBI: Heptyl 2-methylpropanoate is a carboxylic ester.
Preparation
By esterifcation of n-heptanol with isobutyric acid.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 12 to 13 ppb.
