Hexyl isobutyrate has a powerful, somewhat harsh fruity aroma.
May be synthesized by direct esterification of n-hexanol with
isobutyric acid.
Hexyl isobutyrate has a powerful, somewhat harsh, fruity aroma.
Reported found in lavender oil, hop oil, sherry, apple, apricot, grapes, beer, white and sparkling wine, sherry,
yellow passion fruit, plum, starfruit, quince, cherimoya, spineless monkey orange and Chinese quince peel.
By direct esterification of n-hexanol with isobutyric in sherry
ChEBI: Hexyl 2-methylpropanoate is a carboxylic ester.
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: green, sweet, fruity, apple- and pear-like with banana and melon nuances
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
