Isobutyl salicylate has an orchid, wintergreen-like odor similar to
amyl salicylate and a bitter taste. May be synthesized by esterification of isobutyl alcohol and salicylic acid.
Isobutyl salicylate has a somewhat harsh, floral, herbaceous odor similar to amyl salicylate and a bitter taste.
Colorless liquid; may have slightly yellowish tinge.Soluble in alcohol and mineral oil, insoluble in water
and glycerol. Combustible.
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature
isobutyl salicylate is used as a reactant in the new boron(III)-catalyzed esterifications and amidations of carboxylic acids and Ritter addition reaction.
By esterification of isobutyl alcohol and salicylic acid.
ChEBI: Isobutyl salicylate is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid.
Taste characteristics at 3 ppm: sweet, cooling, spicy with fruity nuances
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
