Chemical Properties
Rhodinyl phenylacetate has an odor reminiscent of rose absolute with a honey-like undertone. It has a very sweet, rosehoney taste.
Preparation
By esterification of rhodinol with phenylacetic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: (3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-7-en-1-yl phenylacetate is a carboxylic ester resulting from the formal condensation of phenylacetic acid with (3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-7-en-1-ol. It has a role as a flavouring agent. It is a carboxylic ester and an olefinic compound. It is functionally related to a phenylacetic acid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: waxy and floral with powdery nuances.
Synthesis
The production via Phenylacetic
acid and Rhodinol (ex Geranium oil) by
azeotropic esterification gives a more complete
product than the alcohol interchange
esteritication (via Rhodinol PIUS Methyl
phenylacetate). The two methods, and variations
of same, have been used in the manufacture
of Rhodinyl phenylacetate.
