| Chemical Properties | It
is a colorless liquid with a sweet, floral, fruity odor.
The ester is prepared by esterification of 2-phenoxyethanol with isobutyric acid
and is used as a fixative in perfumes (rose and lavender types) as well as for fruity
notes. |
| Chemical Properties | 2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate has a rose-like and honey odor and a sweet, fruity (peach-like) taste. |
| Occurrence | Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature. |
| Uses | 2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate is a member of the fragrance structural group Aryl Alkyl Alcohol Simple Acid Esters |
| Preparation | From the corresponding phenoxyethyl alcohol and isobutyric acid in the presence of boric acid in benzene solution. |
| Definition | ChEBI: 2-Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate is an aromatic ether. |
| Taste threshold values | Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: green and fruity with waxy, apple nuances. |
| Flammability and Explosibility | Nonflammable |
| Trade name | Phenirat (Symrise) |
| Safety Profile | Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes |
