Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Chemical Properties
Benzyl propionate has a sweet, fruity-floral odor and a peach-, apricot-like taste.
Chemical Properties
Benzyl propionate is a liquid with a sweet, fruity odor, which is used in perfumery for floral,
fruity notes and in fruit flavor compositions.
Occurrence
Reported found in strawberry and melon.
Uses
Benzyl Propionate is a flavoring agent which is liquid, colorless and
has a sweet, fruity odor. it is soluble in most fixed oils and alcohol,
slightly soluble in propylene glycol, and insoluble in glycerin.
Definition
ChEBI: Benzyl propionate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
Preparation
By esterification of benzyl alcohol with propionic acid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: fruity, sweet, green and powdery with a ripe berry nuance.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 30 ppm
