Geranyl isobutyrate has a light rose odor and a sweet, apricot-like
taste. It is synthesized by heating geraniol and acetic isobutyric
aldehyde in the presence of sodium acetate in toluene and then
distilling the formed acetic acid as an azeotrope.
Geranyl Isobutyrate is a liquid with a
fruity rose odor. It is used in floral perfume compositions and in fruit flavors.
Geranyl isobutyrate has a light rose odor and sweet, apricot-like taste.
Reported found in the essential oils of Japanese hops and valerian, and in guava, carrot, thymus, hop oil, beer, sake, hybrid passion fruit juice and Spanish sage
Geranyl isobutyrate is used in Ambre bases, Chypre, Fougere, Lavender, Geranium, Cassie, Rose, etc. It blends particularly well with materials of balsamic odor type.
By heating geraniol and acetic isobutyric aldehyde in the presence of sodium acetate in toluene and then distilling the formed acetic acid as an azeotrope.
ChEBI: Geranyl isobutyrate is a carboxylic ester and a monoterpenoid.
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: sweet, foral and citrus with a fruity nuance.
