Description
Isobutyl salicylate has an orchid, wintergreen-like odor similar to
amyl salicylate and a bitter taste. May be synthesized by esterification of isobutyl alcohol and salicylic acid.
Chemical Properties
Isobutyl salicylate has a somewhat harsh, floral, herbaceous odor similar to amyl salicylate and a bitter taste.
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid; may have slightly yellowish tinge.Soluble in alcohol and mineral oil, insoluble in water
and glycerol. Combustible.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature
Uses
Perfumery, flavoring.
Uses
isobutyl salicylate is used as a reactant in the new boron(III)-catalyzed esterifications and amidations of carboxylic acids and Ritter addition reaction.
Preparation
By esterification of isobutyl alcohol and salicylic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: Isobutyl salicylate is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 3 ppm: sweet, cooling, spicy with fruity nuances
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified