FEMA 2687 Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

243.1±9.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

0.996±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

FEMA 

2687 | ALPHA-METHYLBENZYL ISOBUTYRATE

Odor

at 100.00 %. fruity tropical jasmin green mango

Odor Type

floral

JECFA Number

804

LogP

3.16

EPA Substance Registry System

Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1-phenylethyl ester (7775-39-5)

FEMA 2687 Usage And Synthesis

Description

α-Methylbenzyl isobutyrate has a jasmine-like, floral odor. May be prepared by esterification (under azeotropic conditions) of methylphenylcarbinol with isobutyric acid.

Chemical Properties

α-Methylbenzyl isobutyrate has a jasmine-like, floral odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in apple, beer, cocoa, grape, grape brandy, passion fruit, rum, sake, strawberry, whiskey and wine.

Definition

ChEBI: 1-Phenylethyl isobutyrate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.

Preparation

By esterification (under azeotropic conditions) of methylphenylcarbinol with isobutryic acid.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: heavy oily, green floral rosy with a powdery note and with tropical mango like nuances.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: sweet, floral, rosy with a ripe, fruity fleshy finish and a lingering aftertaste.

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