Benzyl isovalerate has a powerful, fruity apple odor.
BENZYL ISOVALERATE is a liquid with a heavy, floral odor, which is used in perfumery for oriental
and heavy blossom odors.
Reported found in cherimoya (Anonna cherimoli Mill.), sapodilla fruit and lambs’ lettuce (Valerianella locusta).
Sometimes used in perfume formulations for Oriental fragrance types - it blends well with Opopanax - in Rose bases, Fougercs, and in novelty-type fragrances (Tobaccoeffect, etc.). It is somewhat fresher-floral than the n-valerate. Used in flavour compositions for imitation Apple, Apricot, Banana, Cherry, Cheese, Pineapple, Raspberry, Walnut, etc. It is also suggested for use in Tobacco flavours. Concentrations are usually about 50 ppm in the finished product but may be as high as 200 ppm in chewing gum.
ChEBI: Benzyl 3-methylbutanoate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
May be prepared by esterification of isovaleric acid with benzyl alcohol.
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: sweet, fruity and balsamic with tropical and dried fruit nuances.
