Изоамилбензоат

Описание

Isoamyl benzoate has a fruity, slightly pungent odor. May be prepared by transesterification of methyl benzoate and isoamyl alcohol in the presence of potassium isoamylate; also by heating benzoyl chloride and isoamyl acetate.

Вхождение

Reported found in vinegar, cocoa, sweet cherry, papaya, beer, quince, litchi, cherimoya, sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) and jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Larn.)

Использование

Isoamyl benzoate is a common ester used in the fragrance and flavor industry. It has pleasant fruity and floral aromas, making it popular in a variety of fragrances.

Подготовка

By transesterification of methyl benzoate and isoamyl alcohol in the presence of potassium isoamylate; also by heating benzyl chloride and isoamyl acetate.

Метаболизм

Benzoic acid is metabolized in the mammalian body after conjugation with glycine to form hippuric acid and benzoylglucuronic acid, which are excreted in the urine(Williams, 1959).