Geranyl isovalerate has a rose odor with an apple-pineapple undertone
and a sweet apple taste.
Geranyl Isovalerate is a liquid with a
strongly fruity rose odor. It is used in perfume and flavor compositions.
Geranyl isovalerate has a rose odor with an apple–pineapple undertone and sweet apple taste.
Reported found in Eucalyptus citriodora Hook, kumquat peel oil, lovage root and lovage leaf
Geranyl Isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a moderately
stable, light yellow liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass
or tin containers. it is used in fruit flavors such as apple or pear with
applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at
4–11 ppm.
By direct esterification of geraniol with isovaleric acid under azeotropic conditions (Arctander, 1969).
ChEBI: Geranyl 3-methylbutanoate is a carboxylic ester.
Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: green, fruity, oily, herbal and melon-like.
A skin irritant. When
heated to decomposition it emits acrid
smoke and irritating fumes. See also
ESTERS.
