α-Methylbenzyl butyrate has a fruital-floral, jasmine-like odor and
apricot/apple-like flavor notes. May be prepared from methylphenylcarbinol and n-butyric acid by esterification.
A sibirica oil is obtained by steam distillation of the needles and twigs of Siberian fir. The oil is an almost colorless to very slightly yellow liquid with a fragrant, pine-like odor and pungent taste.
