2-Methylbutyl isovalerate

2-Methylbutyl isovalerate has a herbaceous, fruity, somewhat earthy fragrance with a sweet, herbaceous, fruity flavor. May be prepared by direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric acid.

Colorless liquid; herbaceous, fruity odor.Sol in alc, fixed oils; insol in water.

2-Methylbutyl-3-methylbutanoate has an herbaceous, fruity,somewhat earthy fragrance and a sweet, herbaceous, fruity flavor.

Reported found in tomato, peppermint and oil, Scotch spearmint oils, cheddar cheese, hop oil, sherry, quince, jackfruit and whiskey.

Food additive.

ChEBI: 2-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate is a fatty acid ester.

By direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric acid.

Detection: 24 ppb

Taste characteristics at 5 to 15 ppm: fruity, estery with a berry-apple and tutti-frutti nuance.