Hexanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester

개요Isoamyl hexanoate has a fruity odor. May be prepared by esterification of caproic acid with the isomeric amyl alcohols obtained from fusel oil and other sources.

출처Reported found in rind of California orange, apple, apricot, banana, grapefruit peel, grapes, pineapple, strawberry, cheeses, beer, cognac, rum, whiskies, sherry, grape wines, passion fruit, plum, brandy (plum, pear and apple), strawberry and bilberry wine, cherimoya, and mastic gum leaf and fruit oil.

용도Isoamyl Hexanoate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless liquid of fruity odor. It is soluble in alcohol, fixed oils, and mineral oil. Storage should be in glass, tin, or resin-lined containers. It is used in fruit flavors such as banana and pineapple for applications in desserts, candy, and ice cream at 4–22 ppm.