Chemical Properties
It
is a colorless liquid with a sweet, floral, fruity odor.
The ester is prepared by esterification of 2-phenoxyethanol with isobutyric acid
and is used as a fixative in perfumes (rose and lavender types) as well as for fruity
notes.
Chemical Properties
2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate has a rose-like and honey odor and a sweet, fruity (peach-like) taste.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
Uses
2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate is a member of the fragrance structural group Aryl Alkyl Alcohol Simple Acid Esters
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate is an aromatic ether.
Preparation
From the corresponding phenoxyethyl alcohol and isobutyric acid in the presence of boric acid in benzene solution.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: green and fruity with waxy, apple nuances.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Trade name
Phenirat (Symrise)
Biological Activity
Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate is an antagonist of olfactory receptor OR2AT4, a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) also expressed in human primary keratinocytes.
Safety Profile
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
