Chemical Properties
Benzyl isovalerate has a powerful, fruity apple odor.
Chemical Properties
BENZYL ISOVALERATE is a liquid with a heavy, floral odor, which is used in perfumery for oriental
and heavy blossom odors.
Occurrence
Reported found in cherimoya (Anonna cherimoli Mill.), sapodilla fruit and lambs’ lettuce (Valerianella locusta).
Preparation
May be prepared by esterification of isovaleric acid with benzyl alcohol.
Definition
ChEBI: Benzyl 3-methylbutanoate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: sweet, fruity and balsamic with tropical and dried fruit nuances.
