| Description | Isobutyl salicylate has an orchid, wintergreen-like odor similar to
amyl salicylate and a bitter taste. May be synthesized by esterification of isobutyl alcohol and salicylic acid. |
| Chemical Properties | Isobutyl salicylate has a somewhat harsh, floral, herbaceous odor similar to amyl salicylate and a bitter taste. |
| Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid; may have slightly yellowish tinge.Soluble in alcohol and mineral oil, insoluble in water
and glycerol. Combustible. |
| Occurrence | Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature |
| Uses | isobutyl salicylate is used as a reactant in the new boron(III)-catalyzed esterifications and amidations of carboxylic acids and Ritter addition reaction. |
| Uses | Perfumery, flavoring. |
| Preparation | By esterification of isobutyl alcohol and salicylic acid. |
| Definition | ChEBI: Isobutyl salicylate is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid. |
| Taste threshold values | Taste characteristics at 3 ppm: sweet, cooling, spicy with fruity nuances |
| Flammability and Explosibility | Notclassified |
