Description
Neryl formate has a sweet, herbaceous, green, penetrating odor suggestive of neroli and rose. It has a sweet, tart, and fruity flavor. Prepared by direct esterification of nerol; the pure ester tends to decompose readily.
Chemical Properties
Neryl formate has a sweet, herbaceous, green, penetrating odor suggestive of neroli and rose. It has a sweet, tart and
fruity flavor.
Occurrence
Reported found in kumquat peel oil and rose apple
Preparation
By direct esterification of nerol; the pure ester tends to decompose readily
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: fruity, green, citrus and tropical with a floral nuance.
