Octylpropionat

BeschreibungOctyl propionate has a complex, waxy odor reminiscent of myrtle berries with a pineapple undertone. May be prepared by esterification of n-octanol with propionic acid.

OccurrenceReported found in oil of hop and strawberry fruit.

VerwendenOctyl propionate has been suggested as a supporting note in warm-herbaceous and floral herbaceous fragrance types, and it blends very well in Lavender, Lavandin, Rosemary, Juniperberry, Myrtle, Laurel and Bayleaf oils. Although its odor has very little in common with Myrtle, it lends a pleasant support of softness, and reduces the cineolic notes in Myrtle oil. It finds some use in flavor compositions, e. g. in Honey, Pineapple, various berry compositions, citrus complexes, Melon, Champignon, etc, but normally at very low concentrations - equal to 0.5 to 5 ppm in the functional product.