| Description | Isobutyl benzoate has a floral-leafy odor reminiscent of rose and
geranium. May be prepared from benzoic acid and isobutyl alcohol 
in the presence of HCL catalyst; or by ester exchange between 
methylbenzoate and isobutyl alcohol in the presence of potassium 
isobutylate. | 
| Chemical Properties | Isobutyl benzoate has a green, floral-leafy odor reminiscent of rose and geranium. | 
| Chemical Properties | clear colorless liquid | 
| Occurrence | Reported found in cocoa, banana, cherry, papaya, beer and cider. | 
| Uses | 2-Methylpropyl Ester Benzoic Acid is an volatile aroma compound found in natural wild cherry wine, litchi ice wine and squid. 2-Methylpropyl Ester Benzoic Acid is also a found as a component in essential oils like Dittrichia graveolens (L.) Greuter, Hypericum rumeliacum Boiss. and Alpinia Officinarum rhizomes. | 
| Uses | Perfumes and flavors. | 
| Preparation | From benzoic acid and isobutyl alcohol in the presence of HCl catalyst, or by ester exchange between methylbenzoate and
isobutyl alcohol in the presence of potassium isobutylate | 
| Definition | ChEBI: A benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of benzoic acid with isobutanol. | 
| Taste threshold values | Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: chemical with a sweet, fruity nuance.
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