Description
Isobutyl 2-furanpropionate has a fruity, winey, brandy-like odor
and a pungent taste above 50 ppm. It has a sweet, dry, brandy
flavor at low levels. May be synthesized by esterification of
2 -furanpropionic acid with isobutanol.
Chemical Properties
Isobutyl-2-furanpropionate has a fruity, winey, brandy-like aroma
Preparation
By esterification of 2-furanpropionic acid with isobutanol
Definition
ChEBI: Isobutyl 2-furanpropionate is a fatty acid ester.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet, fruity, ripe pineapple, cherry, slightly cinnamon spicy, brown caramel and slightly balsamic
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: winey, fruity pineapple, cherry and honey with slight spicy cinnamic and
berry nuances.
