Chemical Properties
Citronellyl propionate has a rose-like odor; bittersweet, plum-like taste.
Chemical Properties
Citronellyl Propionate is a fresh, fruity,
rose-like-smelling liquid. It is used in perfume and flavor compositions in the same
way as the acetate.
Occurrence
Reported found in tomato.
Uses
Citronellyl Propionate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a mod-
erately stable, colorless liquid of light rose-fruity odor. it is practi-
cally insoluble in water but is miscible with alcohol. it is stored in
glass or tin containers. it has application in baked goods, candy,
beverages, and ice cream at 3–19 ppm.
Definition
ChEBI: Citronellyl propionate is a carboxylic ester.
Application
Fresh-fruity, sweet-rosy odor, richer, rounder than that of the acetate, also more berrylike, fruity. Used quite frequently, but in modest concentrations, in many floral fragrance types, Rose, Muguet, NeroIi, etc. and in Citrus types, particularly with Bergamot or Bergamot-like chemicals. It has a pleasant effect upon Patchouli oil and is generally used as a modifier for the acetate, and for the esters of Linalool and Geraniol. In flavor compositions, it finds its way into Lemon and various fruit flavors. The concentration in baked goods can be about 20 ppm.
Preparation
By direct esterification of citronellol with propionic acid under azeotropic conditions on using propionic anhydride.
Aroma threshold values
Detection at 2%: floral, green, waxy and citrus with fruity nuances.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: floral, green, waxy, rosy and citrus with fruity nuances.
