Description
α-Methylbenzyl formate has the woody odor of mimosa and gardenia with dry notes and a fruity taste. May be prepared by esterification of methylphenylcarbinol with formic acid in the presence
of acetic anhydride.
Chemical Properties
α-Methylbenzyl formate has a woody odor of mimosa and gardenia. The taste of α-methylbenzyl formate is dry and
fruity.
Preparation
By esterification of methylphenylcarbinol with formic acid in the presence of acetic anhydride.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-Phenylethyl formate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
