Chemical Properties
Phenethyl octanoate has a mild, fruity, wine-like odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in beer, rum, cider, white wine, port wine and botrytised wine.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Phenylethyl octanoate is a fatty acid ester.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 to 20 ppm: sweet, fruity, creamy and slightly lactonic with floral nuances.
Synthesis
FEMA 3222 is prepared by fractionation of Sulfate Turpentine or neutral Turpentine. It has also been made by isomerization of beta-Pinene.