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).
May be prepared by esterification of isovaleric acid with benzyl alcohol.
ChEBI: Benzyl 3-methylbutanoate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: sweet, fruity and balsamic with tropical and dried fruit nuances.
