Description
Neryl isovalerate has a strong, rich, fruity odor reminiscent of bergamot, clary sage, and petitgrain. It has a bitter taste. Below 10 ppm, the flavor is berry-like, somewhat similar to black currant and apple. May be prepared by esterification of nerol with isovaleric acid.
Chemical Properties
Neryl isovalerate has a strong, rich, fruity odor reminiscent of bergamot, clary sage and petitgrain. It has a bitter flavor.
At concentrations below 10 ppm, the flavor is berry-like, somewhat similar to black currant and apple
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
Uses
FEMA 2778 finds a little use in Rose variations, in Oriental bases, and in Oakmoss
blends, where it introduces very attractive
sweetness and rich-herbaceous notes. As a
modifier in heavy florals it may be used sparingly, but it is not often found in a perfume laboratory.
Preparation
By esterification of nerol with isovaleric acid
Aroma threshold values
At 1.0%: sour, sweaty with floral rosy undernotes, and a bergamot citrus nuance and fruity notes of blueberry, cranberry, apple and grape.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 to 20 ppm: fruity, rich floral and slightly citrus-like with berry, waxy nuances of
blueberry, fruity notes of apple, grape, peach and apricot
