Description
Linalyl butyrate has a fruity note with a bergamot-like undertone.
The flavor reminiscent of certain types of honey on dilution. It is
moderately stable.
Chemical Properties
Linalyl Butyrate is a liquid with a
fruity bergamot note and a subdued animalic tone. It is used in lavender perfumes
and in many blossom compositions.
Chemical Properties
Linalyl butyrate has a heavy-fruity, sweet, pear-like aroma. The flavor is reminiscent of certain types of honey on dilu tion. It is moderately stable.
Occurrence
Reported found in the oil of Artemisia porrecta var. coerulea, lavender oil and kumquat peel oil.
Preparation
Analogous to that of geranyl butyrate.
Definition
ChEBI: Linalyl butyrate is a monoterpenoid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: floral, terpy, fruity, citrus and berry.
Pharmacology
Linalyl butyrate strongly decreased the spontaneous motility of mice at a dosage
of 100 mg/kg (Wagner & Sprinkmeyer. 1973).
